What does baldric mean?
Definitions for baldric
ˈbɔl drɪkbaldric
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Princeton's WordNet
baldric, baldricknoun
a wide (ornamented) belt worn over the right shoulder to support a sword or bugle by the left hip
Wiktionary
baldricnoun
A belt used to hold a sword, sometimes richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip.
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baldric
A baldric is a belt usually made of fabric or leather that is worn over one shoulder and across the body, often used to carry a sword, horn, or other type of weaponry or instrument. Historically, it was commonly used in military uniforms.
Webster Dictionary
Baldricnoun
a broad belt, sometimes richly ornamented, worn over one shoulder, across the breast, and under the opposite arm; less properly, any belt
Wikidata
Baldric
A baldric is a belt worn over one shoulder that is typically used to carry a weapon or other implement such as a bugle or drum. The word may also refer to any belt in general, but this usage is poetic and not considered standard. Baldrics have been used since ancient times, usually as part of military dress. The design offers more support for weight than a standard waist belt, without restricting movement of the arms, and allowing easy access to the object carried. For example, the late 18th-century British Army's distinctive "Red coat" uniform pattern featured a pair of white baldrics crossed at the chest, with a soldier's bayonet sheath suspended from one and his canteen suspended from the other. Alternatively, and especially in modern times, the baldric may fill a ceremonial role rather than a practical one. Many non-military or paramilitary organizations include baldrics as part of ceremonial dress. The Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Color Corps uses a baldric as part of their uniform; it supports a ceremonial sword. The University of Illinois marching band, the Marching Illini, wore two baldrics as a part of their uniform until 2009, with one over each shoulder. They crossed in the front and back and were buttoned onto the jacket beneath a cape and epaulets.
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of baldric in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of baldric in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4
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