Etymograph

English

gemcutter

From gem + cutter.

A compound of gem + cutter

Latin gemma ‘a swelling bud’

Middle English gemme

English gem

Middle English cutter

English cutter

Today it means

noun A lapidarist who cuts gems, usually precious or semiprecious, to make them suitable in size, shape, color and appearance, usually for use in jewellery such as rings or earrings.

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Etymograph / gemcutter