Where does “gemmery” come from?
gemmery (English) comes from English gem, from Middle English gemme, from Old English ġimm, from Proto-West Germanic gimmu, from Latin gemma — A bud or eye of a plant; A gem, gemstone, jewel,...
gemmery (English): A cabinet in which jewels are stored; The art of...
Definitions
- A cabinet in which jewels are stored; The art of...
Ancestry of “gemmery”, step by step
gemmery traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via English gem
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | gem | A precious stone, usually of substantial monetary... |
| 2 | Middle English | gemme | — |
| 3 | Old English | ġimm | gem |
| 4 | Proto-West Germanic | gimmu | gem |
| 5 | Latin | gemma | A bud or eye of a plant; A gem, gemstone, jewel,... |
via English ery
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | ery | — |