2. Malt liquor; -- vulgarly so called as causing eructation. [Obs.] Dennis.

Belch"er (&?;), n. One who, or that which, belches.

{ Bel"dam Bel"dame } (&?;), n. [Pref. bel-, denoting relationship + dame mother: cf. F. belledame fair lady, It. belladonna. See Belle, and Dame.]