sard

American

[sahrd] / sɑrd /

noun

a reddish-brown chalcedony, used as a gem.

sard British

/ sɑːd /

noun

Also called: sardine. an orange, red, or brown variety of chalcedony, used as a gemstone. Formula: SiO 2

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Etymology

Origin of sard

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin sarda < Greek sárdios sardius

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Coast Guard: shore-patrol horses are sprayed with Skat to repel sard flies.

From Time Magazine Archive

She sard she did not believe in class consciousness and knew enough of human nature to know that there was greed, jealousy, immorality and selfishness among all.

From Time Magazine Archive

"I think so," said Francis, who was the pink of perfection this morning in a brown suit, garnet tie, and sard sleeve-links.

From The Titan by Theodore Dreiser

I know I can't," says WILKINS, examining the ring, "for a very good reason, because a thin layer of sard has been inserted behind.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 102, February 13, 1892 by Various

Signor Trevisiani, the barytone from Florence, sings something very depressing, with the refrain,-- 'Maladetto sulla terra, Condannato nel ceil sard.'

From Erlach Court by Ossip Schubin

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