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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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History and Etymology for gim peg

gim alteration of gem

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