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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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(Jewel-,) Jewal-, Jeualrie, n. [Var. of Jowalry.] Precious objects, jewellers' work, collectively. —c1460 Alex. (Taym.) 860.
Alexander depairtit … Till his knychtis clething and jeualrie 1635 Thanes of Cawdor 279.
Soums of money, jewalrie, siluer
