Etymology

pewter

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Today it means: An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin and 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony. Full definition →

Middle English peutre ← Old French peautre ← Vulgar Latin *peltrum
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  1. Vulgar Latin · derived from*peltrum“pewter”
  2. Old French · derived frompeautre
  3. Middle English · inherited frompeutre
  4. English todaypewter

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

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