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English word origin

Etymology of emery

From French émeri, from Old French esmeril, from Italian smeriglio.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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verb

To sand or polish with emery. · To coat with emery.

noun

An impure type of corundum, often used for sanding or polishing.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

From French émeri, from Old French esmeril, from Italian smeriglio.

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