Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Diamond (-s)
diamond (-s), n. [ME.] (webplay: all, commonly, figure, gem, other, pebble, said, small, sometimes, stone, very, water, when).
Highly valued gem; precious white stone; extremely sharp faceted crystal; most brilliant, durable, and valuable gemstone made of highly-pressured carbonized plant matter; [fig.] sharp; harsh.
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