| 单词 | pewter |
| 释义 | pewter /pyooh"teuhr/, n. 1. any of various alloys in which tin is the chief constituent, originally one of tin and lead. 2. a container or utensil made of such an alloy. 3. such utensils collectively: a revival of interest in pewter. 4. Brit. Slang. a. a cup awarded as a prize or trophy, as in a sporting event. b. See prize money (def. 2). adj. 5. consisting or made of pewter: a pewter mug. [1325-75; ME pewtre < MF peutre < VL *piltrum; perh. akin to SPELTER] |
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