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| en·chase [ in cháyss, en cháyss ] (past and past participle en·chased, present participle en·chas·ing, 3rd person present singular en·chas·es) |
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1. set jewelry with gems: to set jewelry or other decorative objects with gems
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2. decorate metal: to emboss, engrave, or carve designs on metal
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| [15th century. < French enchasser "set (gems), encase" < chasse "case, box"] |
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