sconcing

Variant of sconce

sconce definition

sconce (skäns)

noun

a bracket attached to a wall for holding a candle, candles, or the like

Etymology: ME sconse, aphetic < OFr esconse, dark lantern < pp. of escondre, to hide < L abscondere: see abscond

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