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pew·ter (pyo̵̅o̅t′ər)

noun

  1. any of various alloys containing mostly tin with varying percentages of antimony, copper, lead, etc.
  2. articles made of pewter

Etymology: ME peutre < OFr peautre, akin to It peltro < ?

adjective

made of pewter

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pewter Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • include: TUDOR HOUSE FURNITURE Sells traditional accessories including pewter, candelabra, bowls and trays, velvet and tapestry cushions.

Adjective modifier

  • lead-free: All products are hand crafted from the finest lead-free English pewter.

Modifies a noun

  • tankard: A great antique hammered pewter tankard, with a glass bottom, dating to circa 1930.

Noun used with modifier

  • cast: This is why, generally, most American cast pewter will contain more lead than comparable English pewter.
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pewter quotes

God have mercy on the sinner Who must write with no dinner, No gravy and no grub, No pewter and no pub, No bellyand no bowels, Only consonants and vowels.

-Ransom,John Crowe

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