noun
- a broad belt or sash worn across the chest, typically to support a sword or other weapon
Usage: historical; often used in descriptions of medieval or period costume
Examples
- The knight wore a leather baldrick across his chest to hold his sword.
- In the historical reenactment, actors dressed in period costumes with baldricks and armor.
- The baldrick was decorated with ornate buckles and jewels.
- Medieval soldiers often fastened their weapons to a baldrick for easy access during battle.