3. (Naut.) A band of canvas, to strengthen a sail.

Bel"ly*bound` (&?;), a. Costive; constipated.

Bel"ly*cheat` (&?;), n. An apron or covering for the front of the person. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

Bel"ly*cheer` (&?;), n. [Perh. from F. belle chère.] Good cheer; viands. [Obs.] "Bellycheer and banquets." Rowlands. "Loaves and bellycheer." Milton.

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