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pewter

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Noun

  1. An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
  2. An alloy of tin and lead.
  3. Items made of pewter; pewterware.
  4. A beer tankard made from pewter.
  5. A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
  6. Prize money.

Adjective

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

Verb

  1. To coat with pewter.

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