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pewter

pew.ter \'pyu:t-*r\ n [ME, fr. MF peutre; akin to It peltro pewter] 1: any 
   of various alloys having tin as chief component; esp : a dul l alloy with 
   lead formerly used for domestic utensils 2: utensils of pewter  - pewter aj