01 v. t. 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.
imp. & p. p.
Enchased; p. pr. & vb. n.
Enchasing
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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.
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To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case.“With golden letters . . . well enchased.” — Spenser.
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To delineate or describe, as by writing.[Obs.]“All which . . . for to enchase, Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween.” — Spenser.