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n.
a belt or waistband, often of worsted and of bright design, as the L'Assomption sash, characteristic of French Canada and long identified with the voyageurs and Métis. [See picture at L'Assomption sash.]
See: sash
Quotations
1893
Then his [the Metis'] moccasined feet and brilliant-colored scarf-belt, beaded cap, fire-bag and leggins, and distinct Indian face seemed to so ally him to the native tribes that too many never for a moment thought he could have any grievances to be redressed.