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Definition pewter

Etymology

From Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (�pewter�), which is of uncertain origin. Possibly related to spelter.

Noun

pewter (countable and uncountable, plural pewters)

1. An alloy of approximately 93�98% tin, 1�2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
2. (historical) 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. (slang, dated) Prize money.

Adjective

pewter (not comparable)

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

Verb

pewter (third-person singular simple present pewters, present participle pewtering, simple past and past participle pewtered)

1. (transitive) To coat with pewter.

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