I. ˈpelt noun
Etymology: Middle English, probably from pelett animal skin, from Anglo-French pelette — more at peltry
Date: 15th century
1. : a usually undressed skin with its hair, wool, or fur
2. : a skin stripped of hair or wool for tanning
II. transitive verb
Date: 1596
: to strip off the skin or pelt of (an animal)
III. verb
Etymology: Middle English
Date: 15th century
transitive verb
1.
a. : to strike with a succession of blows or missiles
pelt ed him with stones
b. : to assail vigorously or persistently
pelt ed her with accusations
2. : hurl , throw
pelt ed snowballs at them
3. : to beat or dash repeatedly against
hailstones pelt ing the roof
intransitive verb
1. : to deliver a succession of blows or missiles
2. : to beat incessantly
3. : to move rapidly and vigorously : hurry
• pelt·er noun
IV. noun
Date: 1513
: blow , whack