pewter

Etymology

From Middle English peutre, from Old French peautre, from Vulgar Latin *peltrum (“pewter”), which is of uncertain origin. Possibly related to spelter.

noun

1. An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
2. (historical) An alloy of tin and lead.
3. Items made of pewter; pewterware.
4. A beer tankard made from pewter.
   The room was arranged by low wooden partitions into bays, where eight or ten men could sit together and rest their pewters and glasses on the narrow tables between. 1876, Edward Jenkins, The Devil's Chain, page 86
5. A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
   pewter:
6. (slang, dated) Prize money.

adj

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

verb

1. (transitive) To coat with pewter.