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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BELT, v.¹ and n.¹

1. v.

(1) “To come forward with a sudden spring” (Sc. 1808 Jam.; Sh.⁴ 1934).

(2) To move along with rapid motion.Fif.¹ 1934:
He came belting along like steam.Lth. 1934 (per Lnk.³):
He cam' beltin doon the brae.Edb. 1934 (per Slg.³); Edb.¹, Edb.²:
He belted along — i.e. ran hard.

2. n. Rate, pace.Ags.² 1933:
Gaein at a guid belt.