baldric

  • 11baldric — baldricked, adj. /bawl drik/, n. a belt, sometimes richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip, supporting a sword, horn, etc. Also, baldrick. [1250 1300; ME bauderik, bawdryk, baudry < AF baudré, baldré, OF baldrei, baudré, perh. <&#8230; …

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  • 12baldric — noun A belt used to hold a sword, sometimes richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip …

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  • 13Baldric — A belt worn crossways from the shoulder to carry a sword, usually richly decorated; a belt worn over one shoulder and under the opposite arm, supporting a horn; the strap from which the clapper of a bell was hung …

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  • 14baldric — bal|dric Mot Agut Nom masculí …

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  • 15baldric — sb. == [baudry]. Alys. 4698. Fr. baldret. Lat. balteus …

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  • 16baldric — n. band or strap worn across the shoulder (to support a sword, trumpet, etc.) …

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  • 17baldric — [ bɔ:ldrɪk] noun historical a belt for a sword or other piece of equipment, worn over one shoulder and reaching down to the opposite hip. Origin ME baudry, from OFr. baudre …

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  • 18baldric — n. Shoulder belt, bawdrick …

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  • 19Baldric — 13th to 15th century wide belt to suspend sword, dagger, pouch etc, often decorated and worn at hips or over shoulder. Often with bells …

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  • 20baldric — bal·dric …

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