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A Chymical Dictionary
Gerhard Dorn and John French · Diotimos Editions · 2026
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At a Glance
- The wordA name for valued pearls or gems.
- In the bookThe historical V form is kept as the headword, with the U form available for searching.
- A place to readThe 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.
Places to read
- VnionesRead the complete historical definition and its commentary.
Source note
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