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ensconce

en·sconce

ensconce

pronunciation:: ihn skans

part of speech:	transitive verb
inflections:	ensconces, ensconcing, ensconced
definition 1:	to position (oneself) firmly or comfortably. She was ensconced on the sofa and had no intention of moving.
definition 2:	to hide or cover, as for protection. similar words: secrete
related words:	conceal, hide, nestle, occupy, place, shield

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