fellmonger

noun fell·mon·ger \ˈfel-ˌməŋ-gər, -ˌmäŋ-\

Definition of FELLMONGER

British

: one who removes hair or wool from hides in preparation for leather making

— fell·mon·gered \-gərd\ adjective, British

— fell·mon·ger·ing \-g(ə-)riŋ\ noun, British

— fell·mon·gery \-g(ə-)rē\ noun, British

¹fell

First Known Use: 1530

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