incuse

American  

[in-kyooz, -kyoos] / ɪnˈkjuz, -ˈkjus /

adjective

1. hammered or stamped in, as a figure on a coin.

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noun

1. an incuse figure or impression.

verb (used with object)

incused, incusing

1. to stamp or hammer in, as a design or figure in a coin.

incuse British  

/ ɪnˈkjuːz /

noun

1. a design stamped or hammered onto a coin

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verb

1. to impress (a design) in a coin or to impress (a coin) with a design by hammering or stamping

adjective

1. stamped or hammered onto a coin

Etymology

Origin of incuse

First recorded in 1810–20; from Latin incūsus, past participle of incūdere “to indent with a hammer,” equivalent to in- “in” + cūd- “beat” + -tus past participle suffix

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Example Sentences

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incuse

A linear inscription of an incuse square divided into five sections, decorates the coin’s backside.

From Economist ● Dec. 13, 2017

The forms are usually plates, dishes, and jugs, in which the decoration consists of a fine blue enamel on grey ground, with incuse ornaments executed by hand.

From The Collector's Handbook to Keramics of the Renaissance and Modern Periods by William Chaffers

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