silk-stuff, with a raised pattern, so as that the right side of the damask is that which hath the flowers raised or fattened.

Damaseening, or Damasking, the art or operation of beautifying iron, steel, &c. by making incisions therein, and filling them up with gold and silver wire; chiefly used for adorning sword-blades, guards and grips, locks of pistols, &c.

Damasonium, in botany. See Alissona.

Dambae, the capital of Abyssinia, or Ethiopia, situated at the head of a lake, to which it gives name: E. long. 34°, and N. lat. 15°.