Where does “pelta” come from?

pelta (Latin) comes from Ancient Greek πέλτη, from Proto-Indo-European pel- — to cover, to wrap; skin, hide, cloth; to fold.

pelta (Latin): a small crescent-shaped shield of Thracian design

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	πέλτη	A small light shield of leather without a rim,...
2	Proto-Indo-European	pel-	to cover, to wrap; skin, hide, cloth; to fold