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» For the store, see The Buckle.:
For the failure mode, see Buckling.
For the English historian, see Henry Thomas Buckle. » For the comic strip, see Buckles.
For the dessert, see Cobbler (food). » See also buccal.
A
buckle (from
Latin buccula) is a
clasp used for fastening two things together, such as the ends of a
belt, or for retaining the end of a
strap. Before the invention of the
zipper, buckles were commonly used to fasten boots and other shoes.
History
Buckles were used in
ancient Greece and
Rome, particularly in military equipment and military dress: on (sword)belts, armour, all sorts of equipment strapping, and on horse gear. The word "buckle" stems from the
vulgar Latin buccula - meaning "little mouth" - because of the shape.
Buckles were also commonly used in the
Celtic civilisation. In antiquity, buckles were commonly made of metal, bone and ivory. Because of the simplicity and durability of the buckle, it became popular in harnesses and embroidery, especially in shoes and boots. It was commonly used as a typical clasp for clothing until the zipper was invented.
The roller buckle is a mid-20th century invention; buckles with multiple prongs had already appeared in the 18th century
Contemporary Uses
Today, the buckle is most commonly used for belts, although it's still used in shoes and particularly boots.
Tanker boots employ the use of buckles because of the disadvantages of
laces.
Buckles can also be seen on backpacks, watches and other wrist jewelry, or for ornamental purposes on other various objects. Buckles are also commonly seen in modern
gothic fashion.
A buckle can refer to a
seat belt or
safety belt, as in the term, "." This originally military phrase from the cavalry refers to strapping the saddle to a riding horse, which means "get ready for departure".
In
Canadian heraldry, a buckle is the
brisure of an eighth daughter.
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