Begemming

/bɪˈdʒɛmɪŋ/ verb

Definition

the act of decorating or adorning with gems; the process of setting precious stones onto something.

Etymology

The present participle and gerund form of 'begem,' created by adding '-ing' to describe the ongoing action of adorning with gems.

Kelly Says

Craftspeople working in jewelry or religious vestments might have spoken of 'the begemming of the altar cloth,' giving their detailed work a formal, dignified name that reflected its importance.

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