table cut1
/ˈteɪbl ˌkʌt/noun
The style of cutting a precious stone with a large flat upper surface surrounded by small facets.
Origin
Early 19th century; earliest use found in John Crawfurd (1783–1868), orientalist and colonial administrator. From table + cut, after table-cut.
table-cut2
/ˈteɪblˌkʌt/adjective
Of a diamond or other precious stone: cut with a large flat upper surface surrounded by small facets.
Origin
Late 17th century; earliest use found in The London Gazette. From table + cut.