The Collaborative International Dictionary
Wanty \Wan"ty\, n. [For womb tie, that is, belly?and. See Womb, and Tie.] A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of a beast; also, a leather tie; a short wagon rope. [Prov. Eng.]
Wiktionary
Etymology 1 alt. 1 (context UK dialectal English) A girth or belly-band for a horse's harness. 2 (context UK dialect English) A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of an animal. 3 (context UK dialect English) A leather tie; a short wagon rope. 4 (context UK dialectal English) A stretch of fishing-lines shot in the water. n. 1 (context UK dialectal English) A girth or belly-band for a horse's harness. 2 (context UK dialect English) A surcingle, or strap of leather, used for binding a load upon the back of an animal. 3 (context UK dialect English) A leather tie; a short wagon rope. 4 (context UK dialectal English) A stretch of fishing-lines shot in the water. Etymology 2
a. (context UK dialectal English) Possessing or indicating lack; deficient.