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ensconce

[ en-skons ]
/ ɛnˈskɒns /
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verb (used with object), en·sconced, en·sconc·ing.

to settle securely or snugly: I found her in the library, ensconced in an armchair.
to cover or shelter; hide securely: He ensconced himself in the closet in order to eavesdrop.

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Origin of ensconce

First recorded in 1580–90; en-1 + sconce2

Words nearby ensconce

ens, ENSA, ensample, ensanguine, Enschede, ensconce, enscroll, ensemble, ensemble acting, Ensenada, ense petit placidam sub libertate quietem
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Words related to ensconce

situate, stash, locate, plant, set, shield, conceal, establish, fix, cache, cover, protect, seat, nestle, settle, place, install, shelter, station, ditch

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British Dictionary definitions for ensconce

ensconce
/ (ɪnˈskɒns) /

verb (tr; often passive)

to establish or settle firmly or comfortablyensconced in a chair
to place in safety; hide

Word Origin for ensconce

C16: see en- 1, sconce ²
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