What is another word for Peltry?

Pronunciation: [pˈɛltɹi] (IPA)

Peltry is a term that refers to animal skins that have been tanned and treated for commercial use. Synonyms for peltry include hides, leather, fur, parchment, pelt, and rawhide. Hides are the natural skin of an animal, whereas leather has undergone a tanning process to become more durable. Fur refers to the coat of an animal, whereas parchment is a smooth paper made from animal skin. Pelt is a term used to describe a fur-bearing animal's skin. Rawhide is also an animal skin that has not yet undergone tanning and is used in various industrial applications. All these synonyms for peltry are used in various industries, including fashion, furniture manufacturing, and home decor.

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What are the hypernyms for Peltry?

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Usage examples for Peltry

Nathan was all agog at the Peltry that hung from innumerable pegs on the rough log walls.
"A Hero of Ticonderoga"
Rowland E. Robinson
What tribes come in to the factory with Peltry?
"The Maid of the Whispering Hills"
Vingie E. Roe
I see trouble ahead if this young De Courtenay gets wind of their coming, for they will be rich in Peltry and they are a warlike tribe."
"The Maid of the Whispering Hills"
Vingie E. Roe

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