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chase3

Pronunciation: /tʃeɪs/

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Definition of chase

noun

  • (in letterpress printing) a metal frame for holding the composed type and blocks being printed at one time.

Origin:

late 16th century: from French châsse, from Latin capsa 'box' (see case2)

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