baldric noun. ['bɔ:ldrɪk] ME.
[Cf. Middle High German balderich, of uncertain origin (doubtfully referred to Latin balteus belt); occas. early forms from Old French baudré.]
1. Hist. A belt or girdle, usu. richly ornamented, hung from the shoulder across the body to the opposite hip, and used to support a sword, bugle, etc. ME.
fig.:
■ Spenser Those twelve signes which nightly we do see The heavens bright-shining baudricke to enchace.

2. A leather strap etc. by which the clapper of a church bell was suspended. LME-L19.

3. A necklace. M16-M19.

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