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Ensconce vs Ensconced - What's the difference?

ensconce | ensconced |

As verbs the difference between ensconce and ensconced

is that ensconce is to place in a secure environment while ensconced is (ensconce).

As an adjective ensconced is

placed in a secure environment.

ensconce

English

Verb

  • To place in a secure environment.
  • * 1876 , , ch IX,
    • 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.
  • * '>citation
  • To settle comfortably.
  • *
    • Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam.

    Usage notes

    Particularly used in form ensconced, as in “she was ensconced in an armchair.”

    Synonyms

    * (settle comfortably) cuddle up

    ensconced

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Placed in a secure environment.
  • Settled comfortably.
  • * 1946 , , Ch. 35,
    • Though ensconced in the seat of the Supreme One, Lahiri Mahasaya showed reverence to all men, irrespective of their differing merits.

    Verb

    (head)
  • (ensconce)