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pewter

/ˈpjutɚ/ noun C2
  1. An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony. (countable, uncountable)
  2. An alloy of tin and lead. (countable, uncountable)
  3. Items made of pewter; pewterware. (countable, uncountable)
  4. A beer tankard made from pewter. (countable, uncountable)
  5. A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal. (countable, uncountable)
  6. Prize money. (countable, dated, slang, uncountable)

Plural pewters

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