pewter
An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimonyAn alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
Meaning
6 senses(countable, uncountable)An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
Hartzinn
пью́терpʹjútɛr
(countable, historical, uncountable)An alloy of tin and lead.
сплав о́лова со свинцо́мsplav ólova so svincóm
any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
(countable, uncountable)Items made of pewter; pewterware.
(countable, uncountable)A beer tankard made from pewter.
Zinnkrug, Zinnseidel
(countable, uncountable)A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
(countable, dated, slang, uncountable)Prize money.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”)From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”), which is of uncertain origin. Possibly related to spelter.
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Forms
plural: pewtersWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable