Etymology
Origin of pelter
Example Sentences
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Mohammad did not know his quiet son, who holds a master’s degree and runs a computer business, to be a stone pelter.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 31, 2016
Saleh, a stone pelter, says that if Singh had delivered jobs to Kashmir earlier, "It may have had a different effect."
From Time • Aug. 21, 2010
He says he isn't a stone pelter but shares their anger.
From Time • Aug. 21, 2010
Here, that they'll never grow to doubt us, We keep our friends always about us; An' here, though storms outside may pelter Is refuge for our friends, an' shelter.
From Just Folks by Guest, Edgar A. (Edgar Albert)
I tell you what I'll do, Duke"—turning to Lambert, brisk as with a gush of sudden generosity—"if you can ride that old pelter, I'll give him to you for a present.
From The Duke Of Chimney Butte by Ivory, P. V. E. (Percy Van Eman)
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