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
He says he isn't a stone pelter but shares their anger.
From Time • Aug. 21, 2010
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
Persevering, we find that while she is asleep all kinds of dire affliction come upon the race of man, and the wild pelter of words and ideas hither and thither continues to increase in fury.
From William Blake A Study of His Life and Art Work by Langridge, Irene
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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