baldric

noun bal·dric \ˈbȯl-drik\

Definition of BALDRIC

: an often ornamented belt worn over one shoulder to support a sword or bugle

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Middle English baudry, baudrik, from Middle French baudré, from Old French baldrei

First Known Use: 14th century

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