Associations to the word «Pewter»

Wiktionary

PEWTER, noun. An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
PEWTER, noun. (historical) An alloy of tin and lead.
PEWTER, noun. Items made of pewter.
PEWTER, noun. A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
PEWTER, adjective. Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
PEWTER, verb. (transitive) To coat with pewter.

Dictionary definition

PEWTER, noun. Any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead).

Wise words

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