Buckle
Webster's Dictionary [1]
(1): (n.) A distortion bulge, bend, or kink, as in a saw blade or a plate of sheet metal.
(2): (n.) A contorted expression, as of the face.
(3): (v. i.) To bend out of a true vertical plane, as a wall.
(4): (n.) To prepare for action; to apply with vigor and earnestness; - generally used reflexively.
(5): (v. i.) To yield; to give way; to cease opposing.
(6): (n.) To fasten or confine with a buckle or buckles; as, to buckle a harness.
(7): (n.) To bend; to cause to kink, or to become distorted.
(8): (n.) A curl of hair, esp. a kind of crisp curl formerly worn; also, the state of being curled.
(9): (n.) To join in marriage.
(10): (n.) A device, usually of metal, consisting of a frame with one more movable tongues or catches, used for fastening things together, as parts of dress or harness, by means of a strap passing through the frame and pierced by the tongue.
(11): (v. i.) To bend permanently; to become distorted; to bow; to curl; to kink.
(12): (v. i.) To enter upon some labor or contest; to join in close fight; to struggle; to contend.
Hastings' Dictionary of the Bible [2]
Buckle . See Ornaments, § 5 .
Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature [3]
( Πόρπη ), a clasp or Brooch, in this instance of gold, sent by Alexander Balas to Jonathan Maccabaeus a present of honor, in conformity with customs of royal courtesy ( 1 Maccabees 10:89; 1 Maccabees 11:58; comp. 14:44; so Josephus, Πόρπη , Ant. 1 3, 4, 4; 5, 4). A similar usage is referred to by Trebellius Pollio (in Claud. ) , and the use of such ornaments is illustrated by Pliny (33:3); comp. Schleusner, Lex. s.v.; Smith, Dict. Of Class. Ant. s.v. Fibula.
International Standard Bible Encyclopedia [4]
buk ´' l ( πόρπη , pórpē ): As a mark of favor Jonathan Maccabeus was presented by Alexander Balas with a buckle of gold (1 Macc 10:89), the wearing of which was restricted to the blood royal. The buckle was used for fastening the mantle or outer robe on the shoulder or chest.
