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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Beltit, ppl. a. [Late ME. beltyd (1483).] a. Girded or fastened with a belt; distinguished by an earl's belt. b. Of cattle: Having a band of a different colour round the body.1533 Bell. Livy II. 12/16.
The vncouth sicht of side beltit gownis Ib. 13/21.
The cieteȝanis (quhilk come in thare beltit gownis with Virgineus to the armye) a1578 Pitsc. I. 24/23.
This Williame was the sext beltit Erle of that hous of Douglas —1582 Edinb. Test. XI. 220.
Ane quhyt beltit ox with uther foure ky
