gemmy

gemmy
gemmily, adv.gemminess, n.
/jem"ee/, adj., gemmier, gemmiest.
1. having gems; set with gems.
2. like a gem, esp. in being bright, glittering, or sparkling.
[1400-50; late ME. See GEM, -Y1]

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