\Bal"dric\, n. [OE. baudric, bawdrik, through OF. (cf.
F. baudrier and LL. baldringus, baldrellus), from OHG.
balderich, cf. balz, palz, akin to E. belt. See {Belt}, n.]
A broad belt, sometimes richly ornamented, worn over one
shoulder, across the breast, and under the opposite arm; less
properly, any belt. [Also spelt {bawdrick}.]
      A radiant baldric o'er his shoulder tied Sustained the
      sword that glittered at his side.        --Pope.