Word:
Ensconce
Status:
Verb
Meaning:
To firmly place or hide (something or someone)
Examples:
1) shelter, conceal (ensconsed themselves within the protection of alms)
2) settle, establish (ensconsed in a new job)
Sentences:
1) The sculpture is safely ensconsed behind glass.
2) He ensconsed himself in front of the television.
Origin:
From Old French escons which means 'to hide or obscure'.
First use:
1594
Synonyms:
install, lodge, nestle, perch, roost, settle
Antonyms:
display, exhibit
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