Lexicon:Modern/belth
| belth | |
|---|---|
| Stage | Modern CLT |
| Pronunciation | /ˈbelθ/ |
| Part of speech | Noun |
| Etymology | from Middle belti |
belth — a belt or sash worn around the waist to hold clothing or tools, often showing one’s station or role.
Notes
Worn by everyone. What hangs from it says a great deal — a guildsman’s tools, a magistrate’s seal, a physician’s case — and reading a belt is how a stranger is placed at a glance.