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pelting

adjective
pelt·​ing | \ ˈpel-tiŋ How to pronounce pelting (audio) \

Definition of pelting

archaic
: paltry, insignificant

First Known Use of pelting

1540, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for pelting

probably from English dialect pelt piece of trash

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