Pronunciation: i- ' na-m ə l
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -eled or -elled ; -el · ing or -el · ling \ - ' nam-li ŋ , - ' na-m ə - \
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French enameller, from en- + asmal, esmal enamel, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German smelzan to melt ― more at SMELT
Date: 14th century
1 : to cover, inlay, or decorate with enamel
2 : to beautify with a colorful surface
3 : to form a glossy surface on (as paper, leather, or cloth)
– enam · el · er noun
– enam · el · ist \ -m ə -list \ noun