Vniones

Metals minerals and metallic preparations · A Chymical Dictionary

At a Glance

The word. A name for valued pearls or gems.

In the book. The historical V form is kept as the headword, with the U form available for searching.

A place to read. The historical definition below, 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 47; facsimile PDF page 375.

Historical Definition

Vniones are precious pearls or gems.

Meaning

The compiler gives two related material equivalents, retaining a range between pearls and gems. Precious records their valuation rather than supplying a mineral classification.

Use in the Book

The historical V form is kept as the headword, with the U form available for searching. The entry does not specify size, color or origin.

Historical source: 1650 dictionary, unnumbered definition page 47; facsimile PDF page 375 — Facsimile

Sources. A Chymicall Dictionary (1650), s.v. Vniones; 1650 facsimile PDF p. 375