baldrics
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/ˈbɔːldrɪks/
(baldric)
shoulder belt for carrying a weapon
Etymology
'baldric' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'baudrier', where the term meant 'belt' or 'sash'.
'baldric' changed from Old French 'baudrier' (and Middle English forms such as 'balderik' or 'baldrek') and eventually became the modern English word 'baldric'.
Initially, it meant 'a belt or sash', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a shoulder belt for carrying weapons or a bugle'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'baldric': shoulder belts or sashes worn across the body to carry a sword, bugle, or similar item.
The soldiers adjusted their baldrics before the march.
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Noun 2
plural of 'baldric' (archaic/broader): ornamental or functional belts worn over the shoulder; sometimes used for any decorative sash.
Ceremonial uniforms often featured richly decorated baldrics.
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