Found 2 items, similar to Pewter.
English → English (WordNet) Definition: pewter pewter n : any of various alloys of tin with small amounts of other metals (especially lead)
English → English (gcide) Definition: Pewter Pewter \Pew"ter\, n. [OE. pewtyr, OF. peutre, peautre, piautre: cf. D. peauter, piauter, It. peltro, Sp. & Pg. peltre, LL. peutreum, pestrum. Cf. Spelter.] 1. A hard, tough, but easily fusible, alloy, originally consisting of tin with a little lead, but afterwards modified by the addition of copper, antimony, or bismuth. [1913 Webster] 2. Utensils or vessels made of pewter, as dishes, porringers, drinking vessels, tankards, pots. [1913 Webster] Note: Pewter was formerly much used for domestic utensils. Inferior sorts contain a large proportion of lead. [1913 Webster]