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First published 1963 (DOST Vol. III).
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Inchase, v. [e.m.E. inchase (16th c.).] tr. To set as a jewel. —1602 Colville Paraenese 116.
As if the auner, the more to scheu the bonte and beaute tharof suld polise and inchass it in pure gold
