pelter

English - English

Definition of pelter in English English dictionary

A pinchpenny; a mean, sordid person; a miser; a skinflint

{i} person or thing that casts, thrower

a thrower of missiles; "the police were too busy to chase the pelters"

One who pelts

a thrower of missiles; "the police were too busy to chase the pelters

a heavy rain

Hyphenation

pelt·er