Enchase

Definition of Enchase

En`chase´

v. t.	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. [imp. & p. p. Enchased ; p. pr. & vb. n. Enchasing.] 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. All which . . . for to enchase, Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween. - Spenser.

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