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chase (3)

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


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
engrave something with decoration: to decorate metal or glass by engraving or embossing

[15th century. Shortening of enchase]
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