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   Enchase , v. t. [imp. & p. p. Enchased ; p. pr. & vb. n. Enchasing.] [F. enchâsser; pref. en- (L. in) + châsse box containing relics, frame, case, the same word as caisse case. See 1st Case, and cf. Chase, Encase, Incase.]
    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.
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   Enchased with a wanton ivy twine.
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   An precious stones, in studs of gold enchased,
   The shaggy velvet of his buskins graced.
   Mickle.
   
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   To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case.
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   With golden letters . . . well enchased.
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   To delineate or describe, as by writing. [Obs.]
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   All which . . . for to enchase,
   Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween.
   Spenser.
   
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