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jewel an ornamental glass boss, sometimes faceted, used in stained glasswork jewel [jül] (engineering) A bearing usually made of synthetic corundum and used in precision timekeeping devices, gyros, and other instruments. A bearing lining of soft metal, used in railroad cars, for example. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Tis she hath given me this jewel, The jade of my delight; But this red jewel-jade that smoulders, To my desire doth add more fuel, New charms to-night. " Finally the gorgeous jewel of the order, gleaming upon the breast of every member, suggested "your Badgesty," which was adopted, and the order became popularly known as the Kings of Catarrh. To examine and arrange these things gave Amy great satisfaction, especially the jewel cases, in which on velvet cushions reposed the ornaments which had adorned a belle forty years ago. |
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