The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Peltry \Pelt"ry\, n. [F. pelleterie peltry, furriery, fr.
pelletier a furrier, fr. OF. pel skin, F. peau, L. pelis. See
Pelt a skin, Pell, n., Fell a skin.]
Pelts or skins, collectively; skins with the fur on them;
furs.
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