pewter

/ˈpjuːtə/

Etymology

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

adj

  1. Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.

noun

  1. An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.“the pewter plates on the dresser Caught and reflected the flame”
  2. An alloy of tin and lead.
  3. Items made of pewter; pewterware.
  4. A beer tankard made from pewter.“The room was arranged by low wooden partitions into bays, where eight or ten men could sit together and rest their pewters and glasses on the narrow tables between.”
  5. A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
  6. Prize money.

verb

  1. To coat with pewter.