ə̇nˈchās, en- transitive verb
Etymology: Middle English enchasen to emboss, from Middle French enchasser to enshrine (as a holy relic), set (as a jewel), from Old French, from en- en- (I) + chasse reliquary, from Latin capsa box, case — more at case
1. : encase , enclose
enchase a gem
: set
a diamond enchased in a gold ring
2. : ornament , decorate : as
a. : to cut or carve (as figures or designs) in relief : engrave
b. : inlay
a table enchased with ivory
3. obsolete : to enclose solemnly : enshrine