n. A belt, usually of ornamented leather, worn crossbody to support a sword or bugle. [Middle English baudrik, ultimately (possibly via Middle High German balderich) from Old French baldrei, baudré, probably (via Germanic) from Latin balteus, belt, baldric; see BELT.] |
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