rare. Now dial. [Connected with SPELT v. Cf. SPELD sb. and G. spelze husk.] A thin piece of wood or metal; spec. a board of a book (OE.), a toe- or heel-plate (dial.).
c. 1000. Ælfric, Gloss., in Wr.-Wülcker, 164. Quaternio, cine. Planca, spelt…. Membrana, bocfel.
a. 1400[?]. Morte Arth., 3265. Abowte cho whirllide a whele…. The spekes was splentide alle with speltis of siluer.
1585. Higins, trans. Junius’ Nomencl., 143. Schidia vel schidiæ,… Chippes or spelts of wood.
1875. Parish, Sussex Dial., 111. Spelts, iron toes and heels for boots.
