En-seōnce', v. t.

v.t. [imp. & p. p. ENSCONCED (-skŏnst'); p. pr. & vb. n. ENSCONCING.] [Prefix en and sconce, q. v.] To cover or shelter, as with a sconce or fort; to protect; to hide securely. I will ensconce me behind the arras. Shak.