pelter

1 of 3

verb

pelt·​er

ˈpeltə(r)

-ed/-ing/-s

: pelt

pelter

2 of 3

noun (1)

"

plural -s

1

: one that pelts

2

: an old slow horse

3

: skeet

pelter

3 of 3

noun (2)

"

plural -s

1

: one that pelts small animals

2

: an animal raised for pelting

Word History

Etymology

Verb

frequentative of pelt entry 3

Noun (1)

pelt entry 3 + -er

Noun (2)

pelt entry 2 + -er

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Rhymes for pelter

• belter
• melter
• shelter
• skelter
• smelter
• spelter
• welter