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pewter

Pronunciation: /ˈpjuːtə/

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Definition of pewter

noun

[mass noun]
  • a grey alloy of tin with copper and antimony (formerly, tin and lead): these lockets are made of gold, silver, or pewter [as modifier]:pewter tankards
  • utensils made of pewter:the kitchen pewter
  • a shade of bluish or silver grey: [as modifier]:a pewter sky

Derivatives

pewterer

noun

Origin:

Middle English: from Old French peutre, of unknown origin

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