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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024bal•dric (bôl′drik),USA pronunciation n. - Heraldrya belt, sometimes richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip, supporting a sword, horn, etc.
Also, bal′drick. - Frankish *baltirad sword belt, equivalent. to Latin balte(us) belt + Gmc *-rad provision, equipment (compare Old High German rat); source of final -ik uncertain
- Anglo-French baudré, baldré, Old French baldrei, baudré, perh.
- Middle English bauderik, bawdryk, baudry 1250–1300
bal′dricked, adj. Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: baldric /ˈbɔːldrɪk/ n - a wide silk sash or leather belt worn over the right shoulder to the left hip for carrying a sword, etc
Etymology: 13th Century: from Old French baudrei, of Frankish origin |