Definition for PEL'LET

PEL'LET, n. [Fr. pelote; W. pellen, from L. pila, a ball; It. palla.]

  1. A little ball; as, a pellet of wax or lint. – Bacon. Wiseman.
  2. A bullet; a ball for fire-arms. [Not now used.] – Bacon. Ray.

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