transitive. To place or settle in, or as in, a nest; to set in a secure place. Formerly also: †to tend, nurse (obsolete).

transitive. To put into or cause to be in a specified state, condition, or set of circumstances; esp. to establish in a state of security, peace…

transitive. To place in safety as in a sanctuary. Of a place: to afford protection or shelter (from).

transitive. To lay in, or as in, a place of concealment or preservation. Obsolete. rare.

To place, deposit. To put and cause to remain in a specified place of custody or security.

transitive. To establish in a place or position for the purpose. of security, comfort, ‘snugness’, etc. Chiefly reflexive.

transitive. = ensconce, v. 3b.