pewter
noun/ˈpjuːtə(r)/
/ˈpjuːtər/
[uncountable]- a grey metal made by mixing tin with lead, used especially in the past for making cups, dishes, etc.; objects made from pewter
- a pewter tankard
- a fine collection of old pewter
Word OriginMiddle English: from Old French peutre, of unknown origin.Definitions on the go
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