| 释义 |
pew·ter
\ˈpyüd.ə(r), -ütə-\ noun
(-s)
Usage: often attributive
Etymology: Middle English pewtre, from Middle French peutre, peautre; akin to Old Provençal peltre pewter, Italian peltro
1. : any of various alloys having tin as their principal component: as
a. : a dull alloy with lead used formerly for domestic utensils
b. : a bright alloy hardened with antimony and copper and used especially for artware — compare britannia metal
2. : utensils or vessels made of pewter: as
a. : a pewter tankard or mug
b. Britain : a prize cup
3. : money
4.
a. : a grayish blue that is redder and paler than electric or Gobelin, paler than copenhagen, and paler and slightly greener than old china
b. : a nearly neutral slightly bluish dark gray that is darker than mole |