I. ˈwelt noun
Etymology: Middle English welte
Date: 15th century
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 (as by a blow or allergic reaction)
b. : a heavy blow
II. transitive verb
Date: 15th century
1. : to furnish with a welt
2.
a. : to raise a welt on the body of
b. : to hit hard