GEM (2)

gem (2). Gem, v. to adorn with jewels, to bud

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Gem v. t. [imp. & p. p. Gemmed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Gemming] 1. 1. To put forth in the form of buds. “Gemmed their blossoms.” Milton.
2. 2. To adorn with gems or precious stones.
3. 3. To embellish or adorn, as with gems; as, a foliage gemmed with dewdrops.
England is . . . gemmed with castles and palaces. W. Irving.