worn over the shoulder or around the waist for carrying a sword, etc., baldric; (by extension) type of leather strap”), from Old French baldré, baldrei...
From baldric + -wise. baldricwise (not comparable) In the manner of a baldric. a chain worn baldricwise...
(historical, clothing) baldric, shoulder belt Borrowed from Latin balteus. Compare the inherited doublet balzo. balteo m (plural baltei) baldric belato, lobate...