pewter

(Inglés)

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.

Pronúnciase como (IPA)

/ˈpjuːtə/

Etimoloxía (Inglés)

Herdado de Middle English: 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.

Sinónimos

tin

solder

gold

hoe

musical instrument

precious metal

silver

white metal

alloy

silver-paper

bronze

Traducións

peltro

étain

Zinn

κασσίτερος

peltre

Zinngefäß

estaño

tin

potin

peltre

cyna

potin gris

stagno

Zinnkrug

zinnern