ensconce

Definition

To place in a secure environment.

Etymology

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

Example Sentences

• "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."
• "The film [Pretty Woman] grossed $464 million worldwide, ensconcing her [Julia Roberts] in the Hollywood A-list."