腰こしの物もの

expression, noun

sword worn on the hip

Historical term for a sword carried at the waist, typically by samurai. The expression is now largely archaic outside of period descriptions.

• 侍さむらいは腰こしの物ものを帯おびて城じょう下かを歩あるいた。

  The samurai walked through the castle town wearing a sword at his hip.

expression, noun

item worn on the hip; hip accessory

Broader historical use: any object carried at the waist, such as a pill box, money pouch, or inrō. Often seen in Edo-period contexts. The cross-reference 腰物 is a shorter synonym.

See also: 腰物

• 腰こしの物ものには印いん籠ろうや巾きん着ちゃくが含ふくまれることもあった。

  Items worn on the hip could include inrō cases or drawstring pouches.