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pewter

Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːtə/

The English word “pewter” has 8 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
  2. An alloy of tin and lead.
  3. Items made of pewter; pewterware.
  4. A beer tankard made from pewter.
  5. A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
  6. Prize money.

adjective

  1. Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.

verb

  1. To coat with pewter.

Etymology

From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”), which is of uncertain origin. Possibly related to spelter.

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