Balductum

/bælˈdʌktəm/ noun

Definition

A variant or singular form of balducta; a type of rich patterned or embellished fabric from medieval times.

Etymology

Latin or Latinized variant of 'balducta,' possibly representing the masculine form or alternate spelling used in medieval church or trade documents.

Kelly Says

Medieval Latin texts are full of these fabric names that scholars still can't perfectly identify—'balductum' appears in abbey inventories describing robes worth more than houses!

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