I. ˈda-mə-ˌsēn, ˌda-mə-ˈ noun
Date: 14th century
1. capitalized : a native or inhabitant of Damascus
2. : the characteristic markings of Damascus steel
II. adjective
Date: 14th century
1. capitalized : of, relating to, or characteristic of Damascus or the Damascenes
2. : of or relating to damask or the art of damascening
III. transitive verb
( -scened ; -scen·ing )
Etymology: Middle French damasquiner, from damasquin of Damascus
Date: 1585
: to ornament (as iron or steel) with wavy patterns like those of watered silk or with inlaid work of precious metals