"peltry" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /ˈpɛltɹi/ Forms: peltries [plural]
Etymology: From Old French peleterie, the trade of a skinner or peltmonger (peletier). Equivalent to pelt + -ry. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fro|peleterie}} Old French peleterie, {{m|fro|peletier}} peletier, {{suf|en|pelt|ry}} pelt + -ry Head templates: {{en-noun}} peltry (plural peltries)
  1. Pelts or skins, collectively; skins with the fur on them; furs. Categories (topical): Hides

Inflected forms

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