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. [ 1913 Webster ]

Enchased with a wanton ivy twine. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

An precious stones, in studs of gold enchased,
The shaggy velvet of his buskins graced. Mickle. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To chase; to ornament by embossing or engraving; as, to enchase a watch case. [ 1913 Webster ]

With golden letters . . . well enchased. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. To delineate or describe, as by writing. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

All which . . . for to enchase,
Him needeth sure a golden pen, I ween. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One who enchases. [ 1913 Webster ]