Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1934 (SND Vol. I).
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Quotation dates: 1933-1934
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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):
He belted along — i.e. ran hard.Edb. 1934 (per Edb.1)Edb. 1934 (per Edb.2)
2. n. Rate, pace.Ags.2 1933:
Gaein at a guid belt.
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