ə̇nzˈkän(t)s, en-, -nˈsk- verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: en- (I) + sconce (n.)
transitive verb
1. obsolete : to cover or shelter especially with a fort
2. : to place or hide (as oneself) securely : conceal
he ensconced himself behind the sofa to hear what went on
3. : to establish or settle firmly, comfortably, or snugly
the statue was finally ensconced in its niche
such foolish customs tend to ensconce themselves in the life of a people
comfortably ensconced before the fire
intransitive verb
obsolete : to take shelter especially behind a fortification
Synonyms: see conceal