gim peg
noun
\ˈjim-\
variants: or
gem peg
\ˈjem-\Definition of gim peg
: a cranked iron support in a lapidary's mill for the block into which the gem stick is stuck
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Origin and Etymology of gim peg
gim alteration of gem
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