释义 |
in·cuse I. \(ˈ)in|kyüz, -üs\ adjective Etymology: Latin incusus, past participle of incudere to incuse, stamp, from in- in- (II) + cudere to beat, stamp — more at hew : formed by stamping or punching in — used chiefly of old coins or features of their design II. noun (-s) : an incuse space, design, or lettering on a coin III. \-üz\ transitive verb (-ed/-ing/-s) Etymology: Latin incusus : to punch or stamp in (as lettering or a design on a coin) : impress by striking |