pelt — the skin of an animal with fur or hair still on it
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the skin of an animal with fur or hair still on it
Pronunciation (IPA): /pelt/
Example Sentences
- The medieval knight's shield was covered with wolf pelt to look more intimidating.
- My cat thinks the expensive mink pelt is just another fancy napping spot.
- The children pelted the snowman with snowballs until it collapsed.
pelt
NOUN[/pelt/]
the skin of an animal with fur or hair still on it
the skin of an animal with fur or hair still on it
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Middle English 'pelte', originally denoting a small shield. As shields were commonly constructed from animal hides, the term's meaning evolved to refer specifically to animal skin or fur. Subsequently, a separate sense developed meaning 'to throw or strike repeatedly', likely influenced by the vigorous action of handling such materials.
Breakdown
pelte (small shield) > animal hide/fur > pelt (noun: animal skin) and pelt (verb: to throw or strike). The semantic shift reflects the material composition of medieval shields and the physical actions associated with their use.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The medieval knight's shield was covered with wolf pelt to look more intimidating.”
“My cat thinks the expensive mink pelt is just another fancy napping spot.”
“The children pelted the snowman with snowballs until it collapsed.”
“Rain pelted the windows so hard that I thought aliens were knocking.”
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