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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Other Word 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

Example Sentences

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She may turn out to be a pearl of a wife, this young lady whom you are requested to enchase in gold.

From Major Frank by Akeroyd, James

The goldsmith's term chase is for enchase, Fr. enchâsser, "to enchace, or set, in gold, etc."

From The Romance of Words (4th ed.) by Weekley, Ernest

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