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gemwright en · NOUN

Etymology

Probably a modern calque of Old English ġimwyrhta (“jeweler”), equivalent to gem + wright.

Meanings

1. (rare) A worker in gems; a jeweler
   • A Hapan gemwright whose intricately fitted gems enjoyed a brief but influential vogue a few centuries back. 2012, Jeff Grubb, Scourge:
   • Wulltid scratched his head. “I tried. I could have kept that place clear for two years. Three, even. But that Gemwright wanted five years! [...]” 2010, Jerry Pournelle, Larry Niven, The Burning City:
   • In Valinor, the Elves are masons, gemwrights, and boat-builders, and their wives talented weavers and embroiderers. 2005, Ty Rosenthal, The Arts & Crafts Movement and JRR Tolkien - Ansereg:

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