| E. Cobham Brewer 18101897. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable. 1898. |
| | | Belted Will. | | |
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Lord William Howard, warden of the western marches (15631640). | 1 |
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| His Bilboa blade, by marchmen felt, |
| Hung in a broad and studded belt; |
| Hence, in rude phrase, the borderers still |
| Called noble Howard Belted Will. | |
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