‖n. [ L., anvil. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
1. An anvil. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Anat.) One of the small bones in the tympanum of the ear; the anvil bone. See Ear. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Zool.) The central portion of the armature of the pharynx in the Rotifera. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ See Incuse, v. t. ] (Numismatics) Cut or stamped in, or hollowed out by engraving. “Irregular incuse square.” Dr. W. Smith.
{ } v. t. [ L. incussus, p. p. of incutere to strike. See 1st In-, and Concuss. ] To form, or mold, by striking or stamping, as a coin or medal. [ 1913 Webster ]