Enchasing

/ɪnˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/ noun, verb

Definition

The act of carving or engraving designs into metal; the process of chasing metalwork.

Etymology

Present participle of 'enchase,' functioning as both a noun (describing the craft or process) and a verb form.

Kelly Says

The noun 'enchasing' appears in medieval guild records and trade documents as a specific technical skill that could take years to master—evidence of how specialized knowledge develops in closed communities.

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