'Enchase' definitions:
Definition of 'Enchase'
From: GCIDE
- Enchase \En*chase"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enchased; p. pr. & vb. n. Enchasing.] [F. ench[^a]sser; pref. en- (L. in) + ch[^a]sse box containing relics, frame, case, the same word as caisse case. See 1st Case, and cf. Chase, Encase, Incase.]
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- Enchased with a wanton ivy twine. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- An precious stones, in studs of gold enchased, The shaggy velvet of his buskins graced. --Mickle. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case. [1913 Webster]
- With golden letters . . . well enchased. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
- 3. To delineate or describe, as by writing. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
- All which . . . for to enchase, Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]