pewterer

American  

[pyoo-ter-er] / ˈpju tər ər /

noun

1. a maker of pewter utensils or containers.

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Etymology

Origin of pewterer

1300–50; Middle English peuterer < Middle French peutrier. See pewter, -er ²

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Example Sentences

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pewterer

This particular bedpan was made by a New York pewterer named Frederick Bassett in the late 18th century.

From Time ● Aug. 26, 2015

Mr. Burgham, the pewterer, is credulous, and, from some whimsical caprice in his nature, is attached to heraldic honours.

From Reminiscences of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Robert Southey by Joseph Cottle

This is the sole surviving “touch” or mark of an American pewterer of the 17th century.

From New Discoveries at Jamestown Site of the First Successful English Settlement in America by John L. Cotter

The honest pewterer now put his arm through Chatterton's, and soon his sympathy and perfect faith dispelled the cloud, and by the time they reached Mr Barrett's house Chatterton was his most winning self again.

From Bristol Bells A Story of the Eighteenth Century by Emma Marshall

Is a common nuisance, and as great a grievance to those that come near him as a pewterer is to his neighbours.

From Character Writings of the 17th Century by Various

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