enchase Meaning, Definition & Usage

En*chase" transitive verb

Etymology

F. enchâsser; pref. en- (L. in) + châsse box containing relics, frame, case, the same word as caisse case. See 1st Case, and cf. Chase, Encase, Incase.

Wordforms

imperfect & past participle Enchased ; present participle & verbal noun Enchasing

Definitions

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.

   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. Obs.

   All which . . . for to enchase, Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween. Spenser.