Bezil

/ˈbɛzɪl/ noun

Definition

A variant spelling of bezel, referring to the angled surface of a cut gem or the rim of a watchglass.

Etymology

Alternative spelling of bezel, from Old French 'bisel,' maintaining the meaning across spelling variations.

Kelly Says

The word 'bezel' has so many historical spellings that gem cutters probably argued about it—like medieval autocorrect deciding which version was 'correct'!

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