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bawdrick
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.
Wiktionary
bawdrick
n. (alternative form of baldrick English)
Usage examples of "bawdrick".
He had, however, over his shoulder an old bawdrick, from which usually hung a huge sabre, with which he gallantly performed the duties of his present profession.