[pelt] n [ME, perh. back-formation fr. peltry] (15c) 1: a usu. undressed skin with its hair, wool, or fur
2: a skin stripped of hair or wool for tanning
[2]pelt vt (1596): to strip off the skin or pelt of (an animal) [3]pelt vb [ME] vt (15c) 1 a: to strike with a succession of blows or missiles "~ed him with stones" b: to assail vigorously or persistently "~ed her with accusations"
2: hurl, throw "~ed snowballs at them"
3: to beat or dash repeatedly against "hailstones ~ing the roof" ~ vi 1: to deliver a succession of blows or missiles
2: to beat incessantly
3: to move rapidly and vigorously: hurry -- pelt.er n [4]pelt n (1513): blow, whack