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Definitions for: Lapidary
[n] a skilled worker who cuts and engraves precious stones
[n] an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
[adj] of or relating to precious stones or the art of working with them; "the ring is of no lapidary value"- Lord Byron; "lapidary art"
Webster (1913) Definition: Lap"i*da*ry, n.; pl. Lapidaries. [L. lapidarius,
fr. lapidarius pertaining to stone: cf. F. lapidaire.]
1. An artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious
stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones.
2. A virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a
connoisseur of lapidary work.
Lapidary's lathe, mill, or wheel, a machine consisting
essentially of a revolving lap on a vertical spindle, used
by a lapidary for grinding and polishing.
Lap"i*da*ry, a. [L. lapidarius pertaining to stone:
cf. F. lapidaire.]
1. Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or
engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as,
lapidary ornamentation.
2. Of or pertaining to monumental inscriptions; as, lapidary
adulation.
Lapidary style, that style which is proper for monumental
and other inscriptions; terse; sententious.
Synonyms: lapidarist, lapidist
See Also: engraver, expert
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