welt

(welt)

noun

  1. a strip of leather stitched into the seam between the sole and upper of a shoe to strengthen the joining
  2. a strip of material, often folded over a cord, placed at the edge or seam of a garment, cushion, etc. to reinforce or trim it
    1. a ridge or lump raised on the skin as by a blow
    2. Rare such a blow

Origin: ME welte, prob. akin to OE wealtan, to roll: for IE base see walk

transitive verb

  1. to furnish with a welt
  2. to beat severely; thrash
  3. to raise welts on

See welt in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. A strip, as of leather or other material, stitched into a shoe between the sole and the upper.
  2. A tape or covered cord sewn into a seam as reinforcement or trimming.
  3. a. A ridge or bump on the skin caused by a lash or blow or sometimes by an allergic reaction.
    b. A lash or blow producing such a mark.
transitive verb welt·ed, welt·ing, welts
  1. To reinforce or trim with a welt.
  2. To beat severely; flog.
  3. To raise welts or a welt on.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English welte

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