Jewellers

/ˈdʒuːələrz/ noun

Definition

People who make, sell, or repair jewelry and other items made of precious metals and gems.

Etymology

From Old French 'jouel' (jewel), from Latin 'iocale' (plaything or trinket). The suffix '-er' denotes a person, with British spelling '-ller'.

Kelly Says

Medieval jewellers were among the first people to need magnifying glasses—around the 1300s-1400s, they pushed optical technology forward because tiny details on jewelry required magnification.

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