2. A band of flannel or other cloth about the belly.

3. (Naut.)

Defn: A band of canvas, to strengthen a sail.

BELLYBOUND
Bel"ly*bound` (, a.

Defn: Costive; constipated.

BELLYCHEAT
Bel"ly*cheat`, n.

Defn: An apron or covering for the front of the person. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl.

BELLYCHEER
Bel"ly*cheer`, n. Etym: [Perh. from F. belle chère.]

Defn: Good cheer; viands. [Obs.] "Bellycheer and banquets." Rowlands.
"Loaves and bellycheer." Milton.

BELLYCHEER
Bel"ly*cheer`, v. i.