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pelf

Posted: Sat Aug 20, 2011 1:07 pm
by Audiendus
Pelf (noun)

Wealth, money, riches, especially when acquired dishonestly or regarded with scorn; filthy lucre.

[From Old French pelfre, booty.]

"Times are hard for most of us, but the bankers continue to collect their pelf."

"The gangster flaunted his pelf in the presence of police officers."

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 6:21 pm
by Slava
Great word, let's hope it gets taken up in the future. It ranks right up there with gelt.

Can one use and elf to pilfer pelf?

Posted: Sun Aug 21, 2011 10:06 pm
by Perry Lassiter
No elf. Get the pelf yourself.