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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. X).
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Swele-belt, Sweill-, Sueill-, Sueild-, n. [? Swoul n. a swivel, suggesting some means of rocking a cradle or ? = sweilling clais (Swedling clouts n. (pl.)) swaddling-band, cf. e.m.E. swaddell-belt (once, north., 1512).) — 1502 Treas. Acc. II 46.
Ane elne gray damas to be ane swele belt for hir credill, xxij s. 1600 Treas. Acc. MS 68.
Small lining to be sueill beltis 1602 Treas. Acc. MS 97.
Ane cradill belt and ane sweill belt 1685 Soc. Ant. LVIII 359.
2 holland sueild belts: 2 bairns shirts
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