Definition

A person who makes objects from a metal alloy called pewter, often used for utensils and decorative items.

Example

The pewterer crafted beautiful plates and mugs for the local market.

Conversation

I recently visited a workshop where they had a pewterer making beautiful dishes.

That sounds interesting! What kind of things did he make?

He crafted some really unique utensils and even showed us the techniques he used as a pewterer.

I would love to see that! It must be fascinating to watch a skilled artisan at work.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Pewterer → The word 'pewter' comes from the Old French 'peutre', which is derived from the Latin 'plumbum' (meaning lead). The suffix '-er' indicates a person who performs a specific action. Thus, a pewterer is a person who works with pewter, a metal alloy primarily made of tin and lead.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'pewterer' as someone who works with 'lead' ('plumbum') to create items from pewter, which is a metal alloy.

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