/ Dictionary / Index E ensconce: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: en•sconce Pronunciation: (en-skons'), [key] — -sconced, -sconc•ing. to settle securely or snugly: I found her in the library, ensconced in an armchair. to cover or shelter; hide securely: He ensconced himself in the closet in order to eavesdrop. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. See also: ensconce (Thesaurus) Enschede enscroll Related Content Daily Word Quiz: stringent Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language