[Jewelry making - Article 00055] - Re: [Orchid] Old English

[Silverspotstudio]

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>     Among other things - Bole is a fine red clay used in gold leaf
>     gilding 

    For all you avid philologists out there, here's another meaning of
    "bole" that isn't found in most dictionaries: it can refer to a hole
    or niche, especially in Scottish dialects. Probably the most common
    use of the word in this context is to describe "bee boles," which are
    niches specially built into stone or brick walls for the purpose of
    sheltering straw skep beehives. Another instance is seen in the Boley
    Bridge in Forfar, Scotland: it bears a series of decorative square
    holes along its length. 

    This is why, when I read the first post in this thread, I
    immediately thought that "bole" must refer to the seat cut for
    setting a stone - which is the only thing this has to do with
    jewelry-making :) Just thought I'd do my share to keep this fun
    thread going! 

    Happy 2006, everybody! 

Jessee Smith
www.silverspotstudio.com
Cincinnati, Ohio

 
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