encase

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verb (used with object),en·cased, en·cas·ing.
  1. to enclose in or as in a case: We encased the ancient vase in glass to preserve it.

Origin of encase

1
First recorded in 1625–35; en-1 + case2

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British Dictionary definitions for encase

encase

incase

/ (ɪnˈkeɪs) /


verb
  1. (tr) to place or enclose in or as if in a case

Derived forms of encase

  • encasement or incasement, noun

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