Enchase
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Enchase is a verb meaning To set (a gemstone, etc.) into.
Meaning
To set (a gemstone, etc.) into.
More Meanings
- (figurative) To be a setting for.
- To decorate with jewels, or with inlaid ornament.
- To cut or carve, as with a weapon.
Example Sentences
My ragged rimes are all too rude and bace, / Her heauenly lineaments for to enchace.
Thy Garments ſhall be made of Medean ſilke, / Enchaſt with precious iewels of mine owne: […]
They tooke their ſwords againe, and each enchaſte / Deepe wounds in the ſoft fleſh of his ſtrong foe[…]
The woods before and behind me made a square frame of silence, and I was enchased here in the clearing, thinking of all things.
Word Forms
- enchases
- enchasing
- enchased
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include enrich, diamondize, enhance, elevate, heighten, engrave.
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