Word
rubin
Phoneticsru·bin
/ˈɹubɪn/
Definition
n. an old way of writing the word for a ruby, a red jewel.
n. an archaic variant of 'rubine', denoting the gemstone ruby.
Examples
“The ring was set with a bright rubin.”
“In the old manuscript, the illustrator used rubin to highlight the royal robes.”
“The artisan sought a rubin of exceptional clarity to serve as the centerpiece for the ceremonial dagger, matching the crimson silk of the scabbard.”
Examples
simple
“The ring was set with a bright rubin.”
contextual
“In the old manuscript, the illustrator used rubin to highlight the royal robes.”
complex
“The artisan sought a rubin of exceptional clarity to serve as the centerpiece for the ceremonial dagger, matching the crimson silk of the scabbard.”
Usage
This spelling is obsolete in modern English and is only found in historical or literary texts.
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