A Dictionary of the Older Scottish Tongue (up to 1700)
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First published 2002 (DOST Vol. XI).
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Volting, Wolting, vbl. n. [e.m.E. vautynge (1531), vaultyng (1545), volting (1692).] a. The action of vaulting. (Volt v.2 b.) b. An instance of overturning (a cart). —a. 1677 Edinb. B. Rec. X 325.
John Nash roap dancer craving libertie … to put up volting roaps —b. a1628 Carmichael Prov. No. 555.
Get I your waine at a wolting, I sall len it a put
