PELT, n. [L. pellis.] 1. The skin of a beast with the hair on it; a raw hide.2. The quarry of a hawk all torn.3. A blow or stroke from something thrown. [infra.]PELT, v.t. [L. pello.] 1. Properly, to strike with something thrown, driven or falling; as, to pelt with stones; pelted with hail. The chiding billows seem to pelt the clouds.2. To drive by throwing something.
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