'baldric' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'baudrier', where 'baudrier' meant 'a belt for carrying a sword'.

'baldric' changed from Old French 'baudrier' (12th c.) into Middle English forms such as 'baldryk' and eventually became the modern English word 'baldric'.

Initially, it meant 'a belt for carrying a sword' and over time has retained that basic meaning, though it is now a relatively rare or historical term.