The etymological root of the word lapidary is the Latin word , meaning "stone".Douglas Harper (2014), Lapidary, Online Etymology Dictionary In the 14th century, the term evolved from , meaning 'stonecutter' or 'working with stone', into the Old French word , meaning 'one skilled in working with precious stones'.
The etymological root of the word lapidary is the Latin word , meaning "stone".Douglas Harper (2014), Lapidary, Online Etymology Dictionary In the 14th century, the term evolved from , meaning 'stonecutter' or 'working with stone', into the Old French word , meaning 'one skilled in working with precious stones'.