Past tense of brute (in diamond cutting); shaped a rough diamond into a sphere by grinding it against another diamond.
From French bruter, originally referring to the initial shaping stage in diamond cutting, dating to the 16th century when diamond processing began.
Diamond cutters use this specialized term that's centuries old—bruting is one of the first steps that turns a rough stone into a brilliant gem, requiring incredible precision and expertise.
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