[welt] n [ME welte] (15c) 1: a strip between a shoe sole and upper through which they are stitched or stapled together
2: a doubled edge, strip, insert, or seam (as on a garment) for ornament or reinforcement 3 a: a ridge or lump raised on the body usu. by a blow b: a heavy blow
[2]welt vt (15c) 1: to furnish with a welt
2. a: to raise a welt on the body of b: to hit hard