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ensconce

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en·sconce  (n-skns)
tr.v. en·sconced, en·sconc·ing, en·sconc·es
1. To settle (oneself) securely or comfortably: She ensconced herself in an armchair.
2. To place or conceal in a secure place.
[en- + sconce.]
ensconce
Verb
[-sconcing, -sconced] to settle firmly or comfortably [Middle English en- in + sconce fortification]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.ensconce - fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair"
settle
lay, place, put, set, position, pose - put into a certain place or abstract location; "Put your things here"; "Set the tray down"; "Set the dogs on the scent of the missing children"; "Place emphasis on a certain point"
Translations
ensconce [ɪnˈskɔns] vt to ensconce o.s. → instalarse cómodamente, acomodarse


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