en·chase /ɪnˈʧes/
(vt.)鑲嵌,鏤刻,彫刻
En·chase v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enchased p. pr. & vb. n. Enchasing.]
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.
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