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lapidary

[lap-i-der-ee] / ˈlæp ɪˌdɛr i /
NOUN
precious stones expert
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John Lizzadro, 76, has been involved with the Lizzadro Museum of Lapidary Art since his father started it in 1962.

From New York Times • Sep. 29, 2017

Rock and Gem Show: North Seattle Lapidary & Mineral Club activities, displays and demonstrations, vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 18, 2011

To save him Trouble, I will essay a Sketch for him, in the Lapidary Style, tho' mostly in the Expressions, and everywhere in the Sense and Spirit of the Assembly's Resolves and Messages.

From Benjamin Franklin; Self-Revealed, Volume II (of 2) A Biographical and Critical Study Based Mainly on his own Writings by Bruce, Wiliam Cabell

Where the Reader is shown the Lapidary at work MY study is perhaps to me the most sacred spot of the entire compound.

From The Fulfilment of a Dream of Pastor Hsi's The Story of the Work in Hwochow by Cable, Mildred

Being a small Touch in the Lapidary Way, or Tit for Tat, in your own way.

From The True Benjamin Franklin by Fisher, Sydney George




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