En‐chase″ (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Enchased (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Enchasing.] [F. enchâsser; pref. en- (L. in) + châsse box containing relics, frame, case, the same word as caisse case. See 1st Case, and cf. Chase, Encase, Incase.] 1. To incase or inclose in a border or rim; to surround with an ornamental casing, as a gem with gold; to encircle; to inclose; to adorn.
Enchased with a wanton ivy twine. Spenser.
An precious stones, in studs of gold enchased,
The shaggy velvet of his buskins graced. Mickle.
2. To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case.
With golden letters... well enchased. Spenser.
3. To delineate or describe, as by writing.
All which... for to enchase,
Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween. Spenser.