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enchase

verb en·chase \ in-ˈchās \

Definition of enchase

enchased; enchasing; enchases
transitive verb
1 : ornament: such as
a : to cut or carve in relief
b : inlay
2 : set
  • enchase a gem

Origin and Etymology of enchase

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

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