INCUSES

Noun

incuses

plural of incuse

Verb

incuses

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of incuse

Anagrams

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Source: Wiktionary


INCUS

In"cus, n. Etym: [L., anvil.]

1. An anvil.

2. (Anat.)

Definition: One of the small bones in the tympanum of the ear; the anvil bone. See Ear.

3. (Zoöl.)

Definition: The central portion of the armature of the pharynx in the Rotifera.

INCUSE

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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