DictionaryRoot: peautre
Old French
peautre
pewter
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noun / adjective
pewter
PYOO-ter/ˈpjuːtər/
A dull gray alloy consisting mainly of tin.
Etymology
Old French peautre named the tin-based alloy. The material's use for plates, pots, and vessels also led to “pewter” meaning tableware made from it; its deeper origin is uncertain.