PELTERED

" a dealer in animal skins or hides.

a person who pelts someone or something, especially with missiles.

(chiefly humorous). a gun.

a pelting shower, rainstorm, etc.

(chiefly regional). a rage, a temper; a state of agitation.

in plural. scottish, informal. verbal or written abuse; severe criticism. especially in ""to get (also receive) pelters"", ""to give a person pelters"".

an old, feeble, or inferior horse.

especially of rain: to patter or beat down; = ""pelt"".

to deliver repeated blows to; to go on pelting or striking.

to move quickly or vigorously; = ""pelt"".

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