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First published 2001 (DOST Vol. IX).
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Smaradyes, n. (Erron. for or altered variant of Smarag(de n. or Smaragdine n. (cf. e.m.E. smaradge (1567)).) —1665–7 Lauder Jrnl. 28.
A beautifull green smaradyes; round about it stands a row of blew saphirs then another of rid diamonds
