pewter

Εννοια (Αγγλικός)

Noun

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

Adj

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

Verb

To coat with pewter.

Έννοιες

κασσίτερος

κράμα κασσίτερου

καλάι

Συνώνυμα

tin

solder

gold

hoe

musical instrument

precious metal

silver

white metal

alloy

silver-paper

bronze

Μεταφράσεις

peltro

étain

Zinn

peltre

potin

tin

peltre

estaño

Zinngefäß

métal blanc

Zinnkrug

zinnern

stagno

قصدير

Προφέρεται ως (IPA)

/ˈpjuːtə/

Ετυμολογία (Αγγλικός)

Κληρονομήθηκε από Μέσα Αγγλικά: peutre

In summary

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