pewter
The origin and history of pewter.
Etymology
Pewter comes from Middle English peutre, which came from Old French peautre, itself traced back to a Vulgar Latin word of uncertain origin. It may be connected to the word spelter.
The origin and history of pewter.
Pewter comes from Middle English peutre, which came from Old French peautre, itself traced back to a Vulgar Latin word of uncertain origin. It may be connected to the word spelter.
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