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incase

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in⋅case

[in-keys]
–verb (used with object), -cased, -cas⋅ing.
encase.

in⋅case⋅ment, noun

en⋅case

[en-keys]
–verb (used with object), -cased, -cas⋅ing.
to enclose in or as in a case: We encased the ancient vase in glass to preserve it.
Also, incase.


Origin:
1625–35; en- 1 + case 2
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Word Origin & History

encase 
1727, from en- "make, put in" + case.
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