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Pewter

/ˈpjuːtə/

An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.

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noun
  1. 1

    An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.

  2. 2

    An alloy of tin and lead.

  3. 3

    Items made of pewter; pewterware.

  4. 4

    A beer tankard made from pewter.

verb
  1. 1

    To coat with pewter.

adjective
  1. 1

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

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