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ensconceth

ensconceth is the third-person singular simple present indicative of ensconce.

Meaning of ensconce

Verb

ensconce (third-person singular simple present ensconces, present participle ensconcing, simple past and past participle ensconced)

  1. (transitive) To place in a secure environment.
    • She shall not see me, I will ensconce mee behinde the Arras.c. 1597 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Merry Wiues of Windsor”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward]...
  2. (intransitive, transitive) 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.1941 June, Cecil J. Allen, “British Locomotive Practice and Performance”, in Railway Magazine, pages 261, 263
    Synonyms:
    cuddle up

Questions about ensconceth

What is ensconceth the third-person singular simple present indicative of?
Ensconceth is the third-person singular simple present indicative of ensconce.

Words near ensconceth in the dictionary

  1. ensconce
  2. ensconced
  3. ensconcement
  4. ensconcements
  5. ensconces
  6. ensconceth
  7. ensconcing
  8. enscribe
  9. enscripturate
  10. enscripturated
  11. enscripturates

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