Definitions for ensconce

ensconce en·sconce

Spelling: [en-skons]
IPA: /ɛnˈskɒns/

Ensconce is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 16 points.

You can make 109 anagrams from letters in ensconce (cceennos).

Definitions for ensconce

verb (used with object)

  1. to settle securely or snugly:
  2. to cover or shelter; hide securely:

Origin of ensconce

First recorded in 1580-90; en-1 + sconce2

Examples for ensconce

At the first sign of dawn the next morning they necessarily issue forth, but ensconce themselves in hiding until broad daylight.

He had been driven to ensconce the nest in a corner of his already too well-filled den.

It struck him at once that it would be a good plan to climb into this, and ensconce himself among the branches.

He had been driven to ensconce the nest in a corner of his already too-well-filled den.

Amazingly, incredibly to him, this grown woman appeared about to ensconce herself.

Let us ensconce ourselves in the vestibule of the sanctuary; he will be here anon.

It was but the work of a moment to ensconce herself behind its voluminous folds.

In her determination to ensconce the family type comfortably she is as careless of the single life as nature itself.

But with apparent obedience she went out—only, however, to ensconce herself immediately behind the door.

Before dawn broke, the first-comers had been able to ensconce themselves under a bank until other boats came up.

Word Value for ensconce
Scrable

12

Words with friends

16

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