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spelter
CIDE DICTIONARY
spelter, n. [Cf. LG. spialter, G. & D. spiauter. Cf. Pewter.].
Zinc; -- especially so called in commerce and arts. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
spelter, n. impure zinc, esp. for commercial purposes.
Etymology
corresp. to OF espeautre, MDu. speauter, G Spialter, rel. to PEWTER
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