Obs. [f. WATER sb. + -ED2.] In parasynthetic derivatives, said of a jewel: Characterized by ‘water’ (of a specified quality).
a. 1637. B. Jonson, Exer. Vulcan, etc. (1640), G 2 b. A stocke, To graft the greene Emrald on, Or any better water’d Stone.
1704. Lond. Gaz., No. 3990/4. The Brilliant very clean and white watered.
