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Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)

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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
This entry has not been updated since then but may contain minor corrections and revisions.

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.

[Prob. from Belt,v.2 and n.2 Cf. pelt, (1) to strike and (2) to run rapidly.]

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