ensconce
Pronunciation: /ɛnˈskɒns/
The English word “ensconce” has 2 meanings listed here.
verb
- To place in a secure environment.
- To settle comfortably.
Etymology
From en- + sconce, “to place in a sconce (“fortification”)”.
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