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ensconce Definition

en·sconce (en skäns′, in-)

transitive verb ensconced -·sconced′, ensconcing -·sconc′·ing

  1. Now Rare to hide; conceal; shelter
  2. to place or settle comfortably, snugly, or securely to ensconce oneself in an armchair

Etymology: en- + sconce

Browse dictionary entries near ensconce

  1. ‹ Enschede
  2. ‹ ensanguining
  3. ‹ ensanguined
  4. ‹ ensanguine
  5. ‹ ensample
  6. ‹ ens
  7. ‹ enroot
  8. ‹ Enronitis
  9. ‹ enrolment
  10. ‹ enrollment
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  3. ensemble ›
  4. Ensenada ›
  5. ensheathe ›
  6. ensheathed ›
  7. ensheathing ›
  8. enshrine ›
  9. enshrined ›
  10. enshrinement ›