INCUSE

Etymology

Adjective

incuse (not comparable)

hammered or pressed in (usually on a coin)

Noun

incuse (plural incuses)

an impression hammered or pressed (onto a coin)

Verb

incuse (third-person singular simple present incuses, present participle incusing, simple past and past participle incused)

(transitive) To hammer or press (usually onto a coin)

Anagrams

• Unices, cunies

Source: Wiktionary


In*cuse", a. Etym: [See Incuse, v. t.] (Numismatics)

Definition: Cut or stamped in, or hollowed out by engraving. "Irregular incuse square." Dr. W. Smith.

In*cuse", In*cuss", v. t. Etym: [L. incussus, p. p. of incutere to strike. See 1st In-, and Concuss.]

Definition: To form, or mold, by striking or stamping, as a coin or medal.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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