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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Damask \Dam"ask\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Damasked}; p. pr. & vb.
n. {Damasking}.]
To decorate in a way peculiar to Damascus or attributed to
Damascus; particularly:
(a) with flowers and rich designs, as silk;
(b) with inlaid lines of gold, etc., or with a peculiar
marking or "water," as metal. See {Damaskeen}.
[1913 Webster]
Mingled metal damasked o'er with gold. --Dryde?.
[1913 Webster]
On the soft, downy bank, damasked with flowers.
--Milton.
Damaskeen