/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 peutre piltrum; perh. akin to SPELTER ]