holsters

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Scope note
Leather or metal cases for carrying small firearms such as pistols, revolvers, or, originally, harquebuses, designed to be worn on a belt or shoulder harness or attached to a saddle. They are shaped to conform to the outlines of the firearm and are open at the top to facilitate quick withdrawl.
holsters
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024