the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. The art or process of engraving on precious stones.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. The art or process of carving or engraving, particularly of engraving on gems or the like.
n. A description of the art of gemengraving.
n. The knowledge of engraved gems.
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n. carvings or engravings (especially on precious stones)
n. carving or engraving (especially on stones)
Word Usage
"Tate Gallery, from Felix Summerley to a Hollyer photograph, from the introduction of glyptography to the pictures in the _Daily Chronicle_, demand notice."