Where does “gem” come from?
gem (Danish) comes from Danish gemme, from Latin gemma — A bud or eye of a plant; A gem, gemstone, jewel,...
gem (Danish): imperative of gemme
Ancestry of “gem”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Danish | gemme | to hide, conceal; to save; to harbor |
| 2 | Latin | gemma | A bud or eye of a plant; A gem, gemstone, jewel,... |