Belly-Hedges, subs. (Shrewsbury School).—In school steeple-chases,
obstructions of such a height that they can easily be cleared—i.e.,
about ‘belly-high.’
Belly-Piece, subs. (old).—1. An apron. Cf., Belly-cheat.
1689. Shadwell, Bury Fair. If thou shoulds cry, it would make
streaks down thy face; as the tears of the tankard do upon my fat
host’s belly-pieces.