Obs.–1 [ad. OF. veltre or med.L. veltris: see FEWTERER.] A small hunting-dog.
1598. Manwood, Lawes Forest, Carta de Foresta of Canutus § 32, margin. These little Dogges called Velteres, and such as are called Ramhundt (al which Dogges are to sit in ones lap) may be kept in the Forest.
