baldric

baldric Definition

bal·dric (bôl′drik′)

noun

a belt worn over one shoulder and across the chest to support a sword, bugle, etc.

Etymology: ME bauderik < OFr baudrei < Frank *balti, belt < ? L balteus > belt

baldric Usage Examples

Converse of object

wear: Over his shoulder he wears a leather baldric decorated with the Tailor's coat of arms.

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