Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Enchase \En*chase"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Enchased}; p. pr. &
   vb. n. {Enchasing}.] [F. ench[^a]sser; pref. en- (L. in) +
   ch[^a]sse 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. [Obs.]

            All which . . . for to enchase, Him needeth sure a
            golden pen, I ween.                   --Spenser.