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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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BELTIN, n. “A clump or line of trees; a plantation used as a screen” (Mry.¹ 1925). Gen.Sc.Bnff.² 1934:
I wiz lookin' for a rabbit at the side o' the beltin fan oot poppit the gamie.