A historical term for a worker, laborer, or craftsman associated with belt-making or belt-wearing groups, or in some contexts, a security or military personnel wearing a belt with insignia.
From 'belt' plus 'man' (a person). This occupational or descriptive term appears in historical and regional contexts.
In some historical contexts, 'beltman' referred to a particular class of worker or even to soldiers and officials identified by their belts and regalia—what you wore around your waist mattered more than you might think!
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