Pewter (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

noun
  1. any of various alloys in which tin is the chief constituent, originally one of tin and lead.
  2. a container or utensil made of such an alloy.
  3. such utensils collectively: a revival of interest in pewter.
  4. British Slang.
adjective
  1. consisting or made of pewter: a pewter mug.
noun
    • any of various alloys containing tin (80–90 per cent), lead (10–20 per cent), and sometimes small amounts of other metals, such as copper and antimony
    • (as modifier)
    • a bluish-grey colour
    • (as adjective)
  1. plate or kitchen utensils made from pewter
Pewter (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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