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pewter definition

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

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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