baldrick

bal·dric

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawl-drik]
- /ˈbɔl drɪk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bawl-drik]
- /ˈbɔl drɪk/

Definitions of baldrick word

noun baldrick a belt, sometimes richly ornamented, worn diagonally from shoulder to hip, supporting a sword, horn, etc. 1
noun baldrick A broad belt, sometimes richly ornamented, worn over one shoulder, across the breast, and under the opposite arm; less properly, any belt. 1

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Origin of baldrick

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; Middle English bauderik, bawdryk, baudry < Anglo-French baudré, baldré, Old French baldrei, baudré, perhaps < Frankish *baltirad sword belt, equivalent to Latin balte(us) belt + Germanic *-rad provision, equipment (compare Old High German rat); source of final -ik uncertain

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Parts of speech for Baldrick

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baldrick popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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