[f. BELT v., sb.1]
1. The action of the vb. BELT.
2. concr. Belts collectively, or material for making them; also, a belt.
1567. Wills & Inv. N. C. (1835), 277. To my sister Margrett my best deny, my long belting best crooks. Ibid. (1571), 362. ij doss’ 1/2 of crewle beltinge iijs.
1855. Engineer, 15 May (Advt.) Single and Double Leather Belting.
1876. Daily News, 3 Nov., 4/4. I rode into a belting of wood.
