Crossword clues for baldric
baldric
The Collaborative International Dictionary
Baldric \Bal"dric\, n. [OE. baudric, bawdrik, through OF. (cf. F. baudrier and LL. baldringus, baldrellus), from OHG. balderich, cf. balz, palz, akin to E. belt. See Belt, n.] A broad belt, sometimes richly ornamented, worn over one shoulder, across the breast, and under the opposite arm; it is used to support a sword or bugle by the left hip; less properly, any belt. [Also spelt bawdrick and baldrick.]
A radiant baldric o'er his shoulder tied
Sustained the sword that glittered at his side.
--Pope.
Douglas Harper's Etymology Dictionary
c.1300, "belt worn over the shoulder," from Old French baldre (Modern French baudrier "shoulder-belt"), which probably is from Latin balteus "belt," said by Varro to be of Etruscan origin. The English word perhaps influenced by Middle High German balderich (which itself is from the Old French).
Wiktionary
n. A belt used to hold a sword, sometimes richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip.
WordNet
n. a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip [syn: baldrick]
Wikipedia
A baldric (also baldrick, bawdrick, bauldrick as well as other rare or obsolete variations) is a belt worn over one shoulder that is typically used to carry a weapon (usually a sword) or other implement such as a bugle or drum. The word may also refer to any belt in general, but this usage is poetic or archaic.
Baldric (16 May 1961 – 26 August 1986) was an American-bred, French-trained Thoroughbred racehorse and sire, best known for winning the classic 2000 Guineas in 1964. When racing in Britain, the horse was known as Baldric II. Baldric won twice in 1963 but after being beaten on his three-year-old debut he started a 20/1 outsider for the 2000 Guineas. He won the race, the most valuable ever run in Britain, and went on to win the Prix Perth and the Champion Stakes in Autumn. After two unsuccessful runs in 1965, Baldric was retired to stud where he had success as a sire of winners in both France and Japan.
Usage examples of "baldric".
Alex looked at Baldric the Bard and found himself being regarded with a look that made him back up a pace.
Margaret had been so anxious for Baldric to get it over with the first time.
Perhaps Baldric had taken to unraveling himself instead of the tapestries.
Never mind the tales Baldric had made up of faeries and ogres and beasties.
He watched as Baldric bent down, picked up the end of a thread and very calmly and deliberately began to unravel the tapestry.
He could hear Baldric muttering under his breath, pausing, then resuming his pacing again.
Heaven help the rest of England if Baldric ever decided to become a traveling unraveling minstrel.
He was looking at Baldric with what seemed to Alex to be a distinct lack of patience.
Alex put his hand over his belly and prayed Baldric would wind things up quickly before serious rumbling ensued.
Amery was leaning back against her shoulder, watching Baldric with wide eyes, giving his thumb a thorough workout.
He could see Baldric on his feet, no doubt making copious mental notes of the scene for future reference.
Well, dragging Baldric upstairs to provide verse was absolutely out of the question.
After calming Amery and Baldric down, Alex had taken the time out for lunch.
Amery and young Ian had managed to break their fast without covering themselves and each other with foodstuffs, and Baldric had found his last rhyme without any aid.
Alex recognized the gear: the long, flowing, bardly cloak and the beat-up carpetbag made from remnants of tapestries Baldric had no doubt worked his magic on previously.