Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for DAM-ASK-EEN', or DAM'ASK-EN
DAM-ASK-EEN', or DAM'ASK-EN, v.t. [Fr. damasquiner. See Damask.]
To make incisions in iron, steel, &c., and fill them with gold or silver wire, for ornament; used chiefly for adorning sword-blades, guards, locks of pistols, &c. Chambers.
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