As a verb pester
is to bother, harass or annoy persistently.
As a noun pewter is
an alloy of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
As an adjective pewter is
of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
pester
English
Alternative forms
* pestre (obsolete)
Verb
(
en verb)
To bother, harass or annoy persistently.
Synonyms
* badger
* bug
* hound
Related terms
* pest
* pester power
* pestery
pewter
Alternative forms
* pewtre
Noun
An alloy of approximately 93–98% tin, 1–2% copper, and the balance of antimony.
(historical) An alloy of tin and lead.
items made of pewter.
A dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
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Adjective
(head)
Of a dark, dull grey colour, like that of the metal.
Derived terms
* pewterer
* pewterware
See also
* touchmark
* trifle
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