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Incus [Noun] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. An anvil.

2. One of the small bones in the tympanum of the ear; the anvil bone. See Ear.

3. The central portion of the armature of the pharynx in the Rotifera.

Incuse [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

1. Cut or stamped in, or hollowed out by engraving.

2. Alt. of Incuss

Incuss [Verb transitive] Webster's Dictionary 1913

To form, or mold, by striking or stamping, as a coin or medal.