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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Lapidary \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.
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2. A virtuoso skilled in gems or precious stones; a
connoisseur of lapidary work.
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{Lapidary's lathe}, {Lapidary's mill}, {Lapidary's wheel}, a
machine consisting essentially of a revolving lap on a
vertical spindle, used by a lapidary for grinding and
polishing.
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