pewter.
An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
Meaning & usage
An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
An alloy of tin and lead.
Items made of pewter; pewterware.
A beer tankard made from pewter.
A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
Prize money.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”), which is of uncertain origin. Possibly related to spelter.
Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
Where this word comes from
From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”), which is of uncertain origin. Possibly related to spelter.
To coat with pewter.
Where this word comes from
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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