bal·dric
| \ ˈbȯl-drik
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Definition of baldric
: an often ornamented belt worn over one shoulder to support a sword or bugle
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“Baldric.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baldric. Accessed 7 Mar. 2021.
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The first known use of baldric was in the 14th century
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