pewter

Meanings

Noun

• An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
• An alloy of tin and lead.
• Items made of pewter; pewterware.
• A beer tankard made from pewter.
• A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
• Prize money.

Adjective

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

Verb

• To coat with pewter.

Origin

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