pewter

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Noun — A greyish metal alloy made mostly of tin, together with copper and antimony, used to make plates, tankards and ornaments.

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How to use pewter

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pewter tankard pewter plate antique pewter pewter grey

Pewter is a plain, everyday word used the same way in cooking, antiques and casual description.

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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is pewter made of?

Modern pewter is an alloy of mostly tin with small amounts of copper and antimony; older pewter often used lead instead.

What colour is pewter?

Pewter is a dark, dull grey, and the word is also used to describe that shade.

Is pewter mostly tin?

Yes, pewter is around ninety-three to ninety-eight percent tin, alloyed with other metals.

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