enchase

verb

en·​chase in-ˈchās 

enchased; enchasing; enchases

transitive verb

1

: ornament: such as

a

: to cut or carve in relief

b

: inlay

2

: set

enchase a gem

Word History

Etymology

Middle English, to emboss, from Anglo-French enchaser to set (gems), from en- + case, chase case, box, shrine, from Latin capsa case — more at case

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1