1. (formerly) the highest degree of fineness in a diamond or other precious stone. Cf. water (def. 13).
2. the finest quality; highest rank.
[ 1745-55 ]
1. (formerly) the highest degree of fineness in a diamond or other precious stone. Cf. water (def. 13).
2. the finest quality; highest rank.
[ 1745-55 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012