ensconce

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ensconce

asettua, asettautua, panna, asettaa, laittaa, sijoittaa, pistää.

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ensconce englanniksi

1. puhekieltä To place in a secure environment.

2. 1876, w:Mark Twain|Mark Twain, s:The Adventures of Tom Sawyer|The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, 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.

3. (quote-journal) (Review)|date=21 January 2014|passage=The film grossed $464 million worldwide, ensconcing her in the Hollywood A-list.

4. puhekieltä To settle comfortably.

5. (RQ:Orwell Animal Farm)

(..) Major was already ensconced on his bed of straw, under a lantern which hung from a beam.

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