Gem

·noun A Bud.

II. Gem ·vt To put forth in the form of buds.

III. Gem ·vt To adorn with gems or precious stones.

IV. Gem ·vt To embellish or adorn, as with gems; as, a foliage gemmed with dewdrops.

V. Gem ·noun A precious stone of any kind, as the ruby, emerald, topaz, sapphire, beryl, spinel, ·etc., especially when cut and polished for ornament; a jewel.

VI. Gem ·noun Anything of small size, or expressed within brief limits, which is regarded as a gem on account of its beauty or value, as a small picture, a verse of poetry, a witty or wise saying.