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peltre.

pewter

6 characters2 syllables approx.Galego language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpɛltɾe/[ˈpɛl̪.t̪ɾɪ]
  1. pewter

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese peltre (attested since the 15th century), ultimately from Vulgar Latin *piltrum, of uncertain ultimate origin.

noun/ˈpɛltɾe/[ˈpɛl̪.t̪ɾɪ]
  1. large oar used as a rudder in smaller boats

    masculine
Where this word comes from

From Latin *pellitor, from pello (“push”).

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