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.

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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Example sentences from the Web for ensconce

If left on the floor, they afford the family dogs, who ensconce themselves therein, a convenient refuge from flies.
The Manbos of Mindano|John M. Garvan
At the first sign of dawn the next morning they necessarily issue forth, but ensconce themselves in hiding until broad daylight.
Four Arthurian Romances|Chretien DeTroyes
It is common for the ryot to dig a shallow pit, and ensconce himself inside with his matchlock beside him.
Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier|James Inglis
He had been driven to ensconce the nest in a corner of his already too-well-filled den.
Tom Brown's Schooldays|Thomas Hughes

Let us ensconce ourselves in the vestibule of the sanctuary; he will be here anon.
The Works of Edgar Allan Poe|Edgar Allan Poe

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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单词	ensconce
释义	ensconce [ en-skons ] / ɛnˈskɒns / SEE SYNONYMS FOR ensconce ON THESAURUS.COM 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. 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 Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for ensconce If left on the floor, they afford the family dogs, who ensconce themselves therein, a convenient refuge from flies. The Manbos of Mindano\|John M. Garvan At the first sign of dawn the next morning they necessarily issue forth, but ensconce themselves in hiding until broad daylight. Four Arthurian Romances\|Chretien DeTroyes It is common for the ryot to dig a shallow pit, and ensconce himself inside with his matchlock beside him. Sport and Work on the Nepaul Frontier\|James Inglis He had been driven to ensconce the nest in a corner of his already too-well-filled den. Tom Brown's Schooldays\|Thomas Hughes Let us ensconce ourselves in the vestibule of the sanctuary; he will be here anon. The Works of Edgar Allan Poe\|Edgar Allan Poe 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 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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ensconce

verb (used with object), en·sconced, en·sconc·ing.

Origin of ensconce

Words nearby ensconce

Example sentences from the Web for ensconce

British Dictionary definitions for ensconce

verb (tr; often passive)

Word Origin for ensconce

Words related to ensconce