Enchase
verb
verb ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Verb
- 1 To set (a gemstone, etc.) into.
"The nails faln off by VVhit-flavves: Art's / VViſe hand enchaſing here thoſe vvarts, / VVhich vve to others (from our ſelves) / Sell, and brought hither by the Elves."
- 2 To be a setting for. figuratively
"My ragged rimes are all too rude and bace, / Her heauenly lineaments for to enchace."
- 3 To decorate with jewels, or with inlaid ornament.
"Thy Garments ſhall be made of Medean ſilke, / Enchaſt with precious iewels of mine owne: […]"
- 4 To cut or carve, as with a weapon.
"They tooke their ſwords againe, and each enchaſte / Deepe wounds in the ſoft fleſh of his ſtrong foe[…]"
Example
More examples"The nails faln off by VVhit-flavves: Art's / VViſe hand enchaſing here thoſe vvarts, / VVhich vve to others (from our ſelves) / Sell, and brought hither by the Elves."
Etymology
From Middle English enchacen, enchasen, from Middle French enchasser.