Definition of "wanty"

(UK, dialectal) A girth or belly-band for a horse's harness.  examples

(UK, dialect) A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of an animal.  examples

(UK, dialect) A leather tie; a short wagon rope.  examples

(UK, dialectal) A stretch of fishing-lines shot in the water.  examples

(UK dialectal) Possessing or indicating lack; deficient.  examples