noun
- plural of baldric; belts worn over one shoulder and across the chest to support a sword or other equipment
Usage: historical; military
Examples
- The medieval knights wore ornate baldrics to carry their swords.
- Museum displays showed various types of baldrics used by different armies.
- The ceremonial guards’ baldrics were decorated with gold braiding.
- Historical reenactors carefully crafted authentic leather baldrics.
- The collection included baldrics from the 16th and 17th centuries.
- Officers’ baldrics often featured regimental insignia and colors.