Definition of ENSCONCE

ensconce

Meanings

Verb

  • fix firmly
    • "He ensconced himself in the chair"
  • To place in a secure environment.
  • To settle comfortably.

Origin / Etymology

From en- + sconce, “to place in a sconce (“fortification”)”.

Synonyms

cuddle up, settle

Scrabble Score: 12

ensconce is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
ensconce is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
ensconce is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

ensconce is a valid Words With Friends word