peltingEtymologyRelated to paltry.nounThe act by which somebody or something is pelted.“[…] the rain began to pour down in torrents, and we exposed our persons to the peltings of the shower rather than have our few books and remaining dry clothes injured.”adjmean; paltry“I pray you, let us see you in the field; We have had pelting wars since you refused The Grecians' cause.”