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peltry

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛltri/
Definition of peltry

noun

[mass noun] (also peltries)
  • animal pelts collectively.

Origin:

late Middle English: from Anglo-Norman French pelterie, based on Old French pel 'skin', from Latin pellis

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