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Re: meaning and origin |
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Jim Young (guest) |
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May 25, 2005 at 1:21:12 PM |
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meaning and origin by Belt or Beltz |
I don't know about Beltz which looks German.
Belt is an English surname which Reaney and others explain as a metonymic for a belt-maker, i.e., occupational. However there are several places in England called "The Belt", including one in North Yorkshire. I assume this name means a belt, or strip, of land. I wouldn't rule out the possibility of the surname Belt being from a place-name.
- meaning and origin - Belt or Beltz May 25 2005, 11:30:12 AM
- Re: meaning and origin - Jim Young May 25 2005, 1:21:12 PM
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