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ensconce

[ en-skons ]

verb (used with object)

ensconced, ensconcing.
  1. to settle securely or snugly:

    I found her in the library, ensconced in an armchair.

  2. to cover or shelter; hide securely:

    He ensconced himself in the closet in order to eavesdrop.



ensconce

/ ɪ²Ôˈ²õ°ìÉ’²Ô²õ /

verb

  1. to establish or settle firmly or comfortably

    ensconced in a chair

  2. to place in safety; hide
“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
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ensconce1

First recorded in 1580–90; en- 1 + sconce 2
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of ensconce1

C16: see en- 1, sconce ²
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Now, after spending more than $200 million to elect Donald Trump to a second term as president, the wealthiest man on earth has ensconced himself in the White House at the president’s side.

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But, happily ensconced on his 500-acre farm in Minnesota, he will one day grasp the impact he had on horse racing and how he revolutionized the art of race calling.

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The current view is not much: Putricia stands silent and tall in front of a brown curtain, comfortably ensconced behind a red velvet rope.

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It is firmly ensconced in the TV canon with other bold, inventive, gone-too-soon network shows of the era, like “Twin Peaks.â€

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It’s an option that fits the customer who wants to be ensconced in the world of Prada, while also giving them that luxury of choice.

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