English Explanatory Dictionary

ensconce

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To place in a secure environment.
  2. To settle comfortably.

Pronunciation

/ɛnˈskɒns/ ĭn-skäns' /ɛnˈskɑns/ en-us-ensconce.ogg

Word forms

ensconce ensconces ensconcing ensconced

Etymology

From en- + sconce, “to place in a sconce (“fortification”)”.

Synonyms

cuddle up

Derived words

ensconcement
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