noun
- a broad belt or sash worn across the body, typically from one shoulder to the opposite hip, often used to carry a sword or other item
Usage: archaic; historical
Examples
- The knight wore a bawdric across his chest to support his sword.
- Medieval soldiers often fastened their weapons to a bawdric for easy access.
- The nobleman's bawdric was decorated with jewels and fine embroidery.
- In historical reenactments, performers wear bawdrics as part of their period costume.