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fellmonger

noun fell·mon·ger \ ˈfel-ˌməŋ-gər , -ˌmäŋ- \

Definition of fellmonger

British
: one who removes hair or wool from hides in preparation for leather making
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fellmongered

play \ˈfel-ˌməŋ-gərd, -ˌmäŋ-\ adjective, British
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fellmongering

play \ˈfel-ˌməŋ-g(ə-)riŋ, -ˌmäŋ-\ noun, British
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fellmongery

play \ˈfel-ˌməŋ-g(ə-)rē, -ˌmäŋ-\ noun, British

Origin and Etymology of fellmonger

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