The action or fact of loosening or removing a belt.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Guillim (1550–1621), herald. From post-classical Latin discinctura, with remodelling of the ending after -ure.
Definition of discincture in US English:
discincture
noundɪˈsɪŋ(k)tʃə
rare, historical
The action or fact of loosening or removing a belt.
Origin
Early 17th century; earliest use found in John Guillim (1550–1621), herald. From post-classical Latin discinctura, with remodelling of the ending after -ure.