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ensconce(dictionary)

ensconce (oh)



[Date: 1500-1600; Origin: sconce 'small strong building for defense' (16-19 centuries), from Dutch schans]
to settle yourself in a place where you feel comfortable and safe
ensconce in/at/on etc
::Nick was comfortably ensconced in front of the TV set.
ensconce yourself
::Agnes had ensconced herself in the best bedroom.