Definition for PELT

PELT, n. [G. pelz; Sp. pelada; L. pellis. See Fell.]

  1. The skin of a beast with the hair on it; a raw hide. – Brown.
  2. The quarry of a hawk all torn. – Ainsworth.
  3. A blow or stroke from something thrown. [infra.]

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