Encase (verb)

To enclose something in a protective covering or container.

Origin:

Middle english (in the sense "enclose in a case"): from old french enchacer, from en- "in" + chacier "make a case", based on latin capsa "box".

Examples:

1. The valuable painting was encased in a protective covering.
2. The sculpture was encased in glass.
3. The valuable book was encased in a leather cover.
4. The fragile artifact was encased in a plastic box.
5. The sword was encased in a wooden sheath.