\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.