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pelter

|pelt/er|

🇺🇸

/ˈpɛltər/

🇬🇧

/ˈpɛltə/

thrower or heavy rain

Etymology

Etymology Information

'pelter' originates from the verb 'pelt,' which comes from Middle English 'pelt,' meaning 'to strike or beat.'

Historical Evolution

'pelt' changed from the Middle English word 'pelt' and eventually became the modern English word 'pelter.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike or beat,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who throws things' or 'a heavy downpour.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person or thing that pelts, especially someone who throws things.

The children were pelters, throwing snowballs at each other.

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Noun 2

a heavy downpour of rain.

We got caught in a pelter on our way home.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35