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First published 1937 (DOST Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1568-1602
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Belting, vbl. n. Also: beltein. [Cf. e.m.E. belting (1571).]
1. Belting silk. ? silk cord.Also attrib. with belt, pasmentis, worset. 1568 Edinburgh Testaments I. 153 b.
Ane dosan ellnis Flemis belting worset 1572 Ib. II. 222 b.
Ane pece of belting silk 1574 Ib. III. 143 b.
Thrie dosane belting chakkert pasmentis 1580 Treasurer's Accounts MS. 13.
Fyftene elnis of belting silk to be taggis 1580 Ib. 38 b.
Belting silk to be taggis to the saidis buittis 1586 Ib. 122 b.
Sex Frenche beltein beltis pasmentit with reid and ȝallow
2. A beating with a belt or strap. 1602 Elgin Rec. II. 107.
Gif he be found fra the kirk on Sondayis [he] salbe puneist with a belting
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