ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CUMMERBUND
From Hindi kamarband, from Persian, from kamar loins, waist + band band.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CUMMERBUND»
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cummerbund in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
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1
Bride's Book of Etiquette
The cummerbund. Always wear a cummerbund with pleats facing upward.
Cummerbunds were once referred to as crumb catchers because they caught the
crumbs when a gentleman ate. The pleats held theater tickets, keys, or money, so
that ...
2
Colonialism and Its Forms of Knowledge: The British in India
By the 1880s the injunction to wear flannel next to the skin had become reduced
to the wearing of a flannel or woolen cummerbund at all times around the waist;
this was referred to as a "cholera belt.""4 When I went to India by sea in July of ...
3
Dressing the Man You Love: A Woman's Guide to Purchasing, ...
As mentioned earlier, a cummerbund must accompany a single-breasted tuxedo.
It is a wide, pleated sash worn at the waist. (The belt being replaced by
suspenders.) The pleats of the cummerbund are traditionally worn facing up in
order to ...
Betsy Durkin Matthes, 2006
Necktie Shoes/Socks/Hosiery Gloves Ribbons/Medals/ Cummerbund Notes:
Neck tab, Black Dress pumps, Black w/sheer stockings White, when prescribed
MiniatureMedals,Black Cummerbund Worn at general, formal social functions;
private ...
Cherlynn Conetsco, Anna Hart, 2009
... emotion: “I have crossed t e Channel! ” “ MY CUMMERBUND." Sunday.—At
Club. Conversation (learned) about epidemics. Heard somebody (an authority of
course on the subject) 323', “ Oh, rub plenty of camphor into your cummerbund.
“It's just that I'm not sure about the leg on my one tux, and the cummerbund is
binding.” “A good cummerbund fits snug. It's a bad look when a cummerbund
sags.” “My cummerbund doesn't sag.” “You've got no problem then.” “It cuts into
me ...
7
The Man's Playbook: How to Fix Anything, Impress Anyone, Get ...
Single-breasted jackets with a peaked lapel are the most versatile and work best
with a vest or cummerbund. Center vent, if any. Double-breasted jackets with
peaked lapels should be worn with neither a vest nor a cummerbund. You ought
to ...
It was the cummerbund, because it had the taste of sweat. LOUISE. That doesn't
disqualify the breast pocket, Garo. You know that doesn't disqualify the breast
pocket! JOHN. You distort your facts! You consistently distort and misconstrue
your ...
9
The Man's Manual: Poker Secrets, Beer Lore, Waitress ...
Doublebreasted jackets with peaked lapels should be worn with neither a vest
nor a cummerbund. You ought to be younger than thirtyfive and older than
twentyeight to wear one of these, and a perfect physicalspecimen.Fat guys, short
guys ...
"Listen, sweetie, we'll cut out all that extra and make you a really cute little
cummerbund. I just love saying cummerbund, don't you?" I thought about decking
him, but I really need that suit and I have to get the credit card back into Dad's
wallet ...
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CUMMERBUND»
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cummerbund is used in the context of the following news items.
Glamorous Julia Roberts, Penelope Cruz, Kate Winslet, Lupita …
Icon: 63-year-old Isabella was a classic star in her black tuxedo, complete with a cummerbund, a white shirt and strings of pearls... and a fan. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Mascot challenge adds school spirit to Snapple Bowl
Clad in a black tuxedo with a white shirt, red cummerbund, matching bow tie, black top hat and black walking stick with a gold dollar sign for a ... «MyCentralJersey.com, Jul 15»
Of Ancient Muslim Slavs and Imperial Roman Highways: Natterings …
... flouncing white skirt, huge pompoms on mocassins, embroidered waistcoat bordered in crimson, a very wide cummerbund, a white tunic, and ... «Huffington Post, Jul 15»
Florida cops cuff open-carry, balls-out pirate packing 'operational …
... but thrust through a large and probably dirty silk sash, cummerbund or leather belt with gratuitously large buckle worn around the waist. «The Register, Jul 15»
John Kass: Trump, Christie: Diluting the candidate pool for the Bush …
That's a relief. The nation was terrified he'd put on a white dinner jacket, red cummerbund and fox trot across Iowa in patent leather pumps. «Knoxville News Sentinel, Jul 15»
When it comes to wedding planning, what's a groom to do?
And don't fear the cummerbund. Modern 'bunds are sleeker and more flattering than they used to be. “Most men are not particularly well-versed ... «Observer-Reporter, Jul 15»
Celebrating beauty at the Illinois Butterfly Dreams Pageant
“The girls come out in evening wear and the boys are dressed in a bowtie and cummerbund. Everyone receives an introduction.” “Hair and ... «The Edwardsville Intelligencer, Jul 15»
Korean pastels
Heck, if I had known about the vest I would have brought a cummerbund and bow tie to complete my fashionable photographer's outfit. «KUsports, Jul 15»
Who Wore It Better?! Kris Jenner Wears The Same Gold-Plated …
Justin paired his jacket with a more manly button-up shirt and cummerbund for the red carpet soiree, though Kris opted for tight black jeans and ... «OK! Magazine, Jun 15»
Childhood holds selective memories
Thankfully he does remember my beige linen dress with the red cummerbund (single digit size - a long time ago) to which I've previously ... «NorthJersey.com, Jun 15»
