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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Belting, vbl. n. Also: beltein. [Cf. e.m.E. belting (1571).]
1. Belting silk. ? silk cord.
Also attrib. with belt, pasmentis, worset. 1568 Edinb.
Test. I. 153 b.
Ane dosan ellnis Flemis
belting worset 1572 Ib. II. 222 b.
Ane pece of belting silk1574 Ib. III. 143 b.
Thrie dosane belting chakkert pasmentis1580 Treas. Acc. MS. 13.
Fyftene elnis of belting silk to be taggis Ib. 38 b.
Belting silk to be taggis to the saidis buittis1586 Ib. 122
b.
Sex Frenche beltein beltis pasmentit with reid and
ȝallow
2. A beating with a belt or strap. 1602 Elgin Rec. II. 107.
Gif he be found fra the kirk on Sondayis [he] salbe puneist with a belting
