peltry

[ pel-tree ]

noun

, plural pelt·ries.

1. fur skins; pelts collectively.
2. a pelt.

peltry

/ ˈpɛltrɪ /

noun

1. the pelts of animals collectively

Word History and Origins

Origin of peltry¹

1400–50; late Middle English < Anglo-French pelterie, Old French peleterie furrier's wares, equivalent to peleter furrier (derivative of Latin pellis skin; -er ² ) + -ie -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of peltry¹

C15: from Old French peleterie collection of pelts, from Latin pilus hair

Example Sentences

In either case the peltry would be a mere veil hiding the true individuality for a while.

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At such times the thrifty hunter who has an eye more to profit and prime peltry than to sport, goes forth armed only with an axe.

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Its fur was a fine piece of peltry and Cal's skillful knife soon had it off the brute's carcass.

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Fur skins, when unprepared, or merely dried, go under the name of Peltry.

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The application of nitrate of mercury to hairy skins in the process of secrétage, is explained under Peltry.

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Related Words

• fur
• leather
• skin
• wool