Dedication: 3/15/05

LS says akin to palla; OLD does not. OED disputes derivation of pelt from pellis and suggests pelt may be derived from pellet and pila (ball). AHD derives pelt from pellis.
pello, pulsum: push, strike; pulso (1): hit; pulto (1): beat

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