En*chase" (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enchased (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Enchasing.]
[F. enchâsser; pref.
en- (L. in) + châsse box
containing relics, frame, case, the same word as
caisse case. See 1st
Case, and cf. Chase, Encase, Incase.] 1. To incase or
inclose in a border or rim; to surround with an ornamental casing, as a gem with gold; to encircle; to inclose; to adorn.
Enchased with a wanton
ivy twine.
Spenser. An precious stones, in studs of gold enchased,
The shaggy velvet of his
buskins graced.
Mickle. 2. To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case.
With golden
letters . . . well enchased.
Spenser. 3. To delineate or describe, as by writing. [Obs.]
All which . . .
for to enchase,
Him needeth sure a golden
pen, I ween.
Spenser.
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