gemwright

English

Etymology

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

Noun

gemwright (plural gemwrights)

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