Gem"ma*ry, a. Etym: [L. gemmarius. See Gem.]
Definition: Of or pertaining to gems.
Gem"ma*ry, n.
Definition: A receptacle for jewels or gems; a jewel house; jewels or gems, collectively.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
2 June 2025
(noun) status with respect to the relations between people or groups; “on good terms with her in-laws”; “on a friendly footing”
The first coffee-house in Mecca dates back to the 1510s. The beverage was in Turkey by the 1530s. It appeared in Europe circa 1515-1519 and was introduced to England by 1650. By 1675 the country had more than 3,000 coffee houses, and coffee had replaced beer as a breakfast drink.
