(definition) by Webster 1913 Tue Dec 21 1999 at 22:02:08

Bal"dric (?), n. [OE. baudric, bawdrik, through OF. (cf. F. baudrier and LL. baldringus, baldrellus), from OHG. balderich, cf. balz, palz, akin to E. belt. See Belt, n.]

A broad belt, sometimes richly ornamented, worn over one shoulder, across the breast, and under the opposite arm; less properly, any belt.

[Also spelt bawdrick.]

A radiant baldric o'er his shoulder tied Sustained the sword that glittered at his side. Pope.

 

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