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ensconce

verb en·sconce \in-ˈskän(t)s\

: to firmly place or hide (someone or something)

en·sconceden·sconc·ing

Full Definition of ENSCONCE

transitive verb

1

: shelter, conceal <ensconced themselves within the protection of three great elms — Mark Twain>

2

: establish, settle <ensconced in a new job>

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Origin of ENSCONCE

en- + ²sconce

First Known Use: 1594

Related to ENSCONCE

Synonyms: install, lodge, nestle, perch, roost, settle

Antonyms: display, exhibit

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