pewter

Alternative forms

• pewtre (obsolete)

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /ˈpjuːtə/
• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈpjutɚ/, [ˈpjuɾɚ]

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 dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.

   pewter colour:  

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.

Derived terms

• pewterer
• pewterware

See also

• touchmark
• trifle
• Appendix:Colors

Anagrams

• pewtre, prewet