Peltable

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Deserving of being pelted.

    "Sketching is always a peltable or mobable offence, as being contrary to the Koran, and sitting down tempts the pelter."

  2. 2
    Able to be thrown or hurled.

    "[…] the crowd throngs there, eager to substitute cat-calls and taunts for applause, and for roses and violets they exchange cabbages and other harsh and peltable vegetables […]"

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"Sketching is always a peltable or mobable offence, as being contrary to the Koran, and sitting down tempts the pelter."

Etymology

From pelt + -able.

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