gimwyrhta

• ġimmwyrhta, ġymwyrhta

From ġimm (“gem”) +‎ wyrhta (“worker”).

• IPA^(key): /ˈjimˌwyrx.tɑ/, [ˈjimˌwyrˠx.tɑ]

ġimwyrhta m

1. jeweler

   Iċ ēode tō þām ġimwyrhtan and bohte dīerne hring.

   I went to the jeweler and bought an expensive ring.

   • late 10th century, Ælfric, "The Assumption of St. John the Apostle"

     Þās ġimwyrhtan seċġaþ þæt hīe nǣfre swā dīerweorðe ġimstānas ne ġemētten.

     These jewelers say they've never seen such precious gems.

Weak:

• → English: gemwright