n. [ OE. pewtyr, OF. peutre, peautre, piautre: cf. D. peauter, piauter, It. peltro, Sp. & Pg. peltre, LL. peutreum, pestrum. Cf. Spelter. ]
☞ Pewter was formerly much used for domestic utensils. Inferior sorts contain a large proportion of lead. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. One whose occupation is to make utensils of pewter; a pewtersmith. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. Belonging to, or resembling, pewter;