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1. MidlandsNorthern EnglandcountableuncountableA pain in the stomach; bellyache; colic; gripe.

   "Cuddy's getten bellywark. Green imbers, he's etten."

   2013, Greer Gilman, Cloud & Ashes, →ISBN, page 173

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   "Nay, nay," replied Charley, "I'm noen soea weel this morning, I've had th' bellywark vary bad, an' I'm feared it 'ell start again if I knock abaet, I'd rather ne quiet."

   1869, A. Lodge, Forty Years Ago, page 22

   wish I could eat the darn stuff - gives me bellywarks !!

   2011 December 7, Richard, “Re: Cafe Giardino”, in Hastings Forum

2. YorkshirecountableuncountablegamesA shot in marbles made with the taw held against the belly.