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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Beltles, a. [Belt n.] Having no belt; not wearing a belt. — 1389 Reg. Cambuskenneth 260.
That the said Robert sall cum … beltles, and knyfles, in the tyme of the hie mes c1475 Wall. vii. 451.
Sum nakyt brynt, bot beltles [?] all away a1598 Ferg. Prov. 14.
A beltlesse bairn cannot lie
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