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Enchase

verb

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Verb
  1. 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. 2
    To be a setting for. figuratively

    "My ragged rimes are all too rude and bace, / Her heauenly lineaments for to enchace."

  3. 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. 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[…]"

Etymology

From Middle English enchacen, enchasen, from Middle French enchasser.

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