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pewter

pew·ter

UK/ˈpjuːtə/ US/ˈpjutɚ/ uncommon dated slang

noun

1.

any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)

Origin

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

Phrases

  • Mexican pewter

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