ˈbelterSc. and north. [Cf. belt n.1, belt v. 4.] A heavy blow or series of blows; ? a pelting. 1823Galt Entail II. xvii. 160 I'll stand ahint a dike, and gie them a belter wi' stones.Mod.Lancash.dial.Hoo then fot me another belter reet across th' een.