embosser

Variant of emboss

transitive verb

  1. to decorate or cover with designs, patterns, etc. raised above the surface
  2. to carve, raise, or print (a design, etc.) so that it is raised above the surface; raise in relief
  3. to embellish; ornament

Origin: ME embocen < OFr embocer: see en- & boss

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