Meaning & use
Baldric
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A belt worn diagonally across the chest, typically over one shoulder, used to support a sword, horn, or other equipment.
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The knight's baldric held his sword securely at his hip.
Museum visitors admired the ornately embroidered baldric from the medieval exhibit.
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Common in medieval and Renaissance dress, the baldric allowed a sword to be drawn quickly while distributing its weight across the shoulder rather than the waist.
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sashshoulder belt
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