baselard

1) A dagger or hanger, usually worn at the girdle (OED).

1380 zonam meam ... cum baslardo appendente, Snaith

1434 myne aray for my body, armure ... girdels, baslarde, Ousefleet

c.1500 Cum gladiis vocatis hyngers vel baselerdys, Ripon

1533 I witto ... my sones, to every on of them, a baslard, Wilberfoss.

dates 1380 1434 1500 1533

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