incuse

[ in-kyooz, -kyoos ]

adjective

1. hammered or stamped in, as a figure on a coin.

noun

1. an incuse figure or impression.

verb (used with object)

, in·cused, in·cus·ing.

1. to stamp or hammer in, as a design or figure in a coin.

incuse

/ ɪnˈkjuːz /

noun

1. a design stamped or hammered onto a coin

verb

1. to impress (a design) in a coin or to impress (a coin) with a design by hammering or stamping

adjective

1. stamped or hammered onto a coin

Word History and Origins

Origin of incuse¹

First recorded in 1810–20; from Latin incūsus, past participle of incūdere “to indent with a hammer,” equivalent to in- “in” + cūd- “beat” + -tus past participle suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of incuse¹

C19: from Latin incūsus hammered; see incus

Example Sentences

A linear inscription of an incuse square divided into five sections, decorates the coin’s backside.

From Economist

Incuse, in-kūz′, v.t. to impress by stamping, as a coin.—adj. hammered.—n. an impression, a stamp.

From Project Gutenberg

The forms are usually plates, dishes, and jugs, in which the decoration consists of a fine blue enamel on grey ground, with incuse ornaments executed by hand.

From Project Gutenberg

A manufactory was established in 1760; the grès or stoneware made here was of grey and blue, ornamented with incuse patterns; it was made in large quantities, and carried by the Rhine boats to the markets in Holland, where it met with a ready sale.

From Project Gutenberg

Another beautiful effect is produced by means of the glaze itself, which is of a light or dark shade according to its intensity or thickness; for example: a fish, animal, or other object is stamped incuse on the upper surface of a plate, it is then filled in with a coloured glaze and vitrified, and is consequently shaded according to the thickness of the glaze on each portion of the design, the surface being perfectly smooth.

From Project Gutenberg