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Webster 1913 Edition

Pelage

Pel′age

,

Noun.

[F.

pelage

, fr. L.

pilus

hair.]

(Zool.)

The covering, or coat, of a mammal, whether of wool, fur, or hair.

Webster 1828 Edition

Pelage

PEL'AGE

,

Noun.

[L. pilus, hair.] The vesture or covering of wild beasts, consisting of hair, fur or wool.