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pelter

[ pel-ter ]

noun

  1. a person or thing that pelts. pelt.
  2. Poker. skeet 2.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of pelter1

First recorded in 1820–30; pelt 1 + -er 1

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Example Sentences

In a struggle poor Tom Rover was hit on the head by a wooden footstool thrown by Pelter and knocked unconscious.

In the end it was learned that their old enemy, Jesse Pelter, was the guilty party, and he was brought to justice.

But, during a struggle, poor Tom was hit on the head by a wooden footstool thrown by Pelter, and knocked unconscious.

Pelter says the outfit was new two years ago, so that it is in quite good condition.

When they turned the offices over to me, Pelter made some sarcastic remark, stating I had better have the combination changed.

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