Synonyms

enchase

American

[en-cheys] / ɛnˈtʃeɪs /

verb (used with object)

enchased, enchasing

to place (gems) in an ornamental setting.
to decorate with inlay, embossing, or engraving.

enchase British

/ ɪnˈtʃeɪs /

verb

(tr) a less common word for chase 1

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Derived Forms

enchaser

noun

Etymology

Origin of enchase

1425–75; late Middle English < Middle French enchasser to case in, equivalent to en- en- ¹ + -chasser, derivative of chasse case ²

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