Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BELLY, n.2 Bulging part of a trawl-net.Sc. 1930 P. F. Anson Fishing Boats and Fisher Folk on E. Coast of Sc. 15:
In a few moments the “belly” and “battins” are dragged over the bulwarks.
