'pewter' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'peautre,' which came from Old French 'peautre,' derived from Latin 'plumbum album,' meaning 'white lead.'

'peautre' transformed into the Middle English word 'pewter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'pewter.'

Initially, it referred to 'white lead,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a tin alloy.'