sash

Definition

A piece of cloth designed to be worn around the waist.

Etymology

From Arabic شَاش (šāš, “muslin cloth”).

Example Sentences

• "So much for the ſilk in Judea called Sheſh in Hebrevv, vvhence haply, that fine linen or ſilk is called Shaſhes vvorn at this day about the heads of eaſtern people."