Lapidary

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Lapidary [1]

(1): ( a.) Of or pertaining to the art of cutting stones, or engraving on stones, either gems or monuments; as, lapidary ornamentation.

(2): ( n.) An artificer who cuts, polishes, and engraves precious stones; hence, a dealer in precious stones.

(3): ( n.) A virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a connoisseur of lapidary work.

(4): ( a.) Of or pertaining to monumental inscriptions; as, lapidary adulation.

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