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enchase

en·chase [ in cháyss, en cháyss ] (past and past participle en·chased, present participle en·chas·ing, 3rd person present singular en·chas·es)


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. set jewelry with gems: to set jewelry or other decorative objects with gems

2. decorate metal: to emboss, engrave, or carve designs on metal

[15th century. < French enchasser "set (gems), encase" < chasse "case, box"]
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