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peltry

/ˈpɛltri/

peltrynoun

peltries

Pl.

Translations

The trader sold peltry at the market.

Торговец продавал меха на рынке.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

peltryadjective

/ˈpɛl.tri/

Used attributively (e.g., “peltry trade”) as a relational adjective referring to furs or the fur trade

Definitions

Relating to animal skins or the fur trade.

The company’s peltry operations expanded rapidly after the discovery of new trapping grounds.

peltriesnoun

peltry

peltries

Pl.

/ˈpɛltriz/

Translations

The trader sold peltries at the market.

Торговец продавал меха на рынке.

Additional translations

Definitions

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.

Synonyms