ensconced

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Placed in a secure environment
Simple past tense and past participle of ensconce
Settled comfortably

Though ensconced in the seat of the Supreme One, Lahiri Mahasaya showed reverence to all men, irrespective of their differing merits.

past of ensconce
If you are ensconced somewhere, you are settled there firmly or comfortably and have no intention of moving or leaving. Brian was ensconced behind the bar
ensconce
To place in a secure environment

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.

ensconce
To settle comfortably
ensconce
{v} to cover as with a fort, to secure
ensconce
To cover or shelter, as with a sconce or fort; to place or hide securely; to conceal
ensconce
to settle yourself in a place where you feel comfortable and safe ensconce in/at/on etc (sconce (16-19 centuries), from schans)
ensconce
{f} insconce, establish oneself in safe or secure place; settle in in a relaxed manner; hide or place in a secure place
ensconce
fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair"
ensconce
fix firmly; "He ensconced himself in the chair
ensconced

    Hyphenation

    en·sconced

    Turkish pronunciation

    înskänst

    Pronunciation

    /ənˈskänst/ /ɪnˈskɑːnst/

    Etymology

    [ in-'skän(t)s ] (transitive verb.) 1598. en- + 2sconce.
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