Main Entry: en·chase

Pronunciation: \in-ˈchās\

Function: transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English, to emboss, from Anglo-French enchaser to set (gems), from en- + case, chase case, box, shrine, from Latin capsa case — more at case

Date: 15th century

1 : ornament: as a : to cut or carve in relief b : inlay
2 : set <enchase a gem>