pelter

[ pel-ter ]

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of pelter¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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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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