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peltry

UK
/ˈpɛltri/
US
/ˈpɛltri/

Translations

peltrynoun
peltries
pl
The trader sold peltry at the market.
Торговец продавал меха на рынке.
Additional translations
шкуры
Synonyms
pelt
skin
hide
fur
peltryadjective
UK
/ˈpɛl.tri/
US
/ˈpɛl.tri/
Used attributively (e.g., “peltry trade”) as a relational adjective referring to furs or the fur trade
peltriesnoun

peltry

peltries
pl
UK
/ˈpɛltriz/
US
/ˈpɛltriz/
The trader sold peltries at the market.
Торговец продавал меха на рынке.
Additional translations
кожи
шкуры
Synonyms
skins
leathers
hides
furs

Definitions

peltrynoun
Animal skins, especially raw or undressed skins with the fur or hair still on them.
The trader specialized in peltry, dealing in furs from various animals.
The trade or business concerned with animal furs and skins.
During the 18th century, peltry was one of the most lucrative enterprises in North America.
peltryadjective
Relating to animal skins or the fur trade.
The company’s peltry operations expanded rapidly after the discovery of new trapping grounds.
peltriesnoun
Animal skins with the fur or hair still on them, especially when prepared for use in making garments or other items.
The trader brought a variety of peltries to the market, hoping to sell them to the local craftsmen.
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