gem sculpture

The same as GEM-ENGRAVING (q. v.). *ģěm, v. t. & i. [GEM, 8.] A. Transitive: 1. To adorn with gems, jewels, or precious stones. 2. To bespangle or adorn, as with gems. "In the vase mysterious fling Pinks and roses gemm'd with dew." Jones: Muse Recalled. 3. To put forth in buds. "Rose, as in dance, the stately trees, and spread Their branches, hung with copious fruit, or gemmed Their blo oms." Milton: P. L. , vii. 325. B. In trans.: To put forth the first buds. Ge-ma-ra, s. [Aramean gemara , which accord. ing to Buxtorf is=supplement or complement, but according to Dr. Samuel Davidson is = doctrine, being derived from gemar =to learn.] Hebrew Literature : One of the two leading por tions of the Talmud, which is divided into the Mishna or Text, and the Gemara or Commentary. IMG:content-0389.png:[blocks in formation] *I. Ordinary Language : 1. One of twins. 2. A hinge. [GEMEL-HINGE.] "A stone-wrought door of no meane weight: Yet from itselfe the gemels beaten so That little strength could thrust it to and fro." Browne: Britannia's Pastorals , bk. ii., s. 3. II. Her.: A term applied to two bars or barra lets, placed parallel to each other. gemel-hinge, s. Locksmith.: A hinge consisting of an eye or loop and a hook.