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ensconced

 [en-skons]  

en·sconce

   [en-skons]
verb (used with object), en·sconced, en·sconc·ing.
1.
to settle securely or snugly: I found her in the library, ensconced in an armchair.
2.
to cover or shelter; hide securely: He ensconced himself in the closet in order to eavesdrop.
Origin:
1580–90; en-1 + sconce2
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