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词汇 baldric
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Definition of baldric in English:

baldric

noun ˈbɔːldrɪkˈbɔldrɪk
historical
  • A belt for a sword or other piece of equipment, worn over one shoulder and reaching down to the opposite hip.

    〈史〉(刀、剑或其他装备的)斜背肩带

    Example sentencesExamples
    • He drew it on and reached up for his sword, looping the baldric over his head and settling the hilt against his left shoulder blade, and Tala cleared her throat.
    • Their clothes were bloodstained, armaments hanging at belts and baldrics.
    • The whole thing then had to be hung via a baldric either over the shoulder or around the waist.
    • He plucked several throwing knives from his baldric and placed the blade of a long-bladed knife between his teeth.
    • The walking figure has a baldric strapped across his chest from which hangs a long sword in a scabbard.
    Synonyms
    belt, sash, strap, cummerbund, waistband, band, girth, cord, fillet

Origin

Middle English baudry, from Old French baudre, of unknown ultimate origin.

Definition of baldric in US English:

baldric

nounˈbôldrikˈbɔldrɪk
historical
  • A belt for a sword or other piece of equipment, worn over one shoulder and reaching down to the opposite hip.

    〈史〉(刀、剑或其他装备的)斜背肩带

    Example sentencesExamples
    • The walking figure has a baldric strapped across his chest from which hangs a long sword in a scabbard.
    • He plucked several throwing knives from his baldric and placed the blade of a long-bladed knife between his teeth.
    • The whole thing then had to be hung via a baldric either over the shoulder or around the waist.
    • He drew it on and reached up for his sword, looping the baldric over his head and settling the hilt against his left shoulder blade, and Tala cleared her throat.
    • Their clothes were bloodstained, armaments hanging at belts and baldrics.
    Synonyms
    belt, sash, strap, cummerbund, waistband, band, girth, cord, fillet

Origin

Middle English baudry, from Old French baudre, of unknown ultimate origin.

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