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Pewter

//ˈpjutɚ// adj, noun, verb, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal. not-comparable
Noun
  1. 1
    An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony. countable, uncountable

    "the pewter plates on the dresser Caught and reflected the flame"

  2. 2
    any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead) wordnet
  3. 3
    An alloy of tin and lead. countable, historical, uncountable
  4. 4
    Items made of pewter; pewterware. countable, uncountable
  5. 5
    A beer tankard made from pewter. countable, uncountable

    "The room was arranged by low wooden partitions into bays, where eight or ten men could sit together and rest their pewters and glasses on the narrow tables between."

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  1. 6
    A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal. countable, uncountable
  2. 7
    Prize money. countable, dated, slang, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To coat with pewter. transitive

Etymology

Etymology 1

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

Etymology 2

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

Etymology 3

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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