transitive. spec. To set, stud, or adorn with gems, pieces of gold, etc. Usually in passive. Obsolete.

With inverted construction: To lay, overlay, inlay, spread, set with (of). Chiefly in past participle.

To ornament (metal or other surface) by inlaying or encrusting it with stones or gems.

To ‘set’ as a jewel in (gold or other setting); also, of the enchasing material (quots. figurative only), to serve as a setting for.

To set with (gems, etc.).

To adorn with gems.

transitive. To set with gems; to adorn with, or as with, gems.

transitive. To set with, or as with, gems; to bejewel.

transitive. To deck or set with gems. Obsolete.