baldric

Meaning

Noun

A belt used to hold a sword, sometimes richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip.

Origin

From Old French baldre ("sword-belt, crossbelt"), probably from Latin balteus ("belt") (said by Varro to be of Etruscan origin); possibly influenced by Middle High German balderich (of French origin). Compare French baudrier.

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