bloody belt

Hist.

DCHP-1 (pre-1967)

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a bloodied belt symbolizing war among certain North American Indians

Quotations

1814

Newash then advanced to His Excellency, and presented him with the Black Wampum and the Bloody belt.

1814

Take courage my Children, be strong, and may the Great Spirit preserve you in this day of Battle (Here the Bloody Belt is presented).