Ensconce \En*sconce"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ensconced}; imp. & p. p. {Ensconcing}.] To cover or shelter, as with a sconce or fort; to place or hide securely; to conceal. [1913 Webster] She shall not see me: I will ensconce me behind the arras. --Shak. [1913 Webster]