Definition of pewter
1 : any of various alloys having tin as chief component; especially : a dull alloy with lead formerly used for domestic utensils
2 : utensils of pewter
3 : a bluish gray
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Origin and Etymology of pewter
Middle English, from Anglo-French peutre, from Vulgar Latin *piltrum
PEWTER Defined for English Language Learners
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: a dull gray metal that is a mixture of tin and usually lead
PEWTER Defined for Kids
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1 : a metallic substance made mostly of tin sometimes mixed with copper or antimony that is used in making utensils (as pitchers and bowls)
2 : utensils made of pewter
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