ensconce
UK /ɛnˈskɒns/ US /ɛnˈskɒns/
verb 2
Definitions
verb
1
To place in a secure environment.
She shall not see me, I will ensconce mee behinde the Arras.
They found the sharp new heap they were seeking, and ensconced themselves within the protection of three great elms that grew in a bunch within a few feet of the grave.
2
To settle comfortably.
So many invitations had been extended to this premiére that the train was pretty nearly full; [...] the press and other guests distributed themselves over the remaining accommodation, and I ensconced myself in a facing window seat in one of the compartments of the third-class brake next the tender.
[…] Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam.
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