JEW'EL, noun [Low Latin jocale.] 1. An ornament worn by ladies, usually consisting of a precious stone, or set with one or more; a pendant worn in the ear. 2. A precious stone. 3. A name expressive of fondness. A mother calls her child, her jewel JEW'EL, verb transitive To dress or adorn with jewels.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI