Baldric (Noun)
Meaning
A wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The ancient warrior wore a decorative baldric over his shoulder, indicating his high status among the tribe.
- The general adjusted his baldric, ensuring his sword hung securely by his side as he prepared for battle.
- In medieval times, knights often adorned their baldrics with intricate designs that reflected their family crest.
- He carefully tied the ornate baldric around his shoulder, making sure it would support the weight of the bugle.
- As a ceremonial honor guard, he donned a gleaming baldric, from which his sword hung, its polished blade reflecting the light.