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Old 08-08-2009, 06:11 PM posted to uk.rec.gardening
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Fellmonger encyclopedia topics | Reference.com
22 Jul 2008 ... A Fellmonger is someone who removes hair from animal hides
in preparation for tanning. The name is derived from the Old English 'fell'
meaning skins and 'monger' meaning dealer. Fellmongery is one of the oldest
professions in the world and since ancient ... a person who deals in or
prepares animal. ...

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