jewellery

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

Collectively, personal ornamentation such as rings, necklaces, brooches and bracelets, made of precious metals and sometimes set with gemstones.
Any tools, instruments, devices, etc., placed within a drill pipe.
The shop from which a jeweller trades or makes jewellery

/ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)lɹi/ /ˈd͡ʒʊ-/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-jewellery.wav /ˈd͡ʒuː(ə)ləɹi/ /dʒʋɛl(lə)ri/

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Inherited from Middle English juelrye, from Old French juelerye, equivalent to jewel + -ery.

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Jewellery Quarter

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