plaited or filigree or chequered work (of settings for gems)

Root √שׁבץ: שָׁבַץ שָׁבַץ vb Pi weave in chequer plaited work ornament with a pattern Pi and thou shalt chequer plait .(or) the tunic (in) byssus. Pu inwoven with gold .(i.e. set ina chequered or plaited mounting)(-thread) shall they be (of gems). .. prob.or(NHa vessel)

מִשְׁבְּצ(וֹ)ת n.f pl chequered plaited work settings ..(or), usu. offor gems