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ensconced

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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.]
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ensconced
adjective settled, established, installed, entrenched, well established Brian was ensconced behind the bar.


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