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; it is used to support a sword or bugle by the left hip; less properly, any belt. [ Also spelt bawdrick and baldrick. ] [ 1913 Webster + WordNet 1.5 ]

A radiant baldric o'er his shoulder tied
Sustained the sword that glittered at his side. Pope. [ 1913 Webster ]