ensconce的词源

英文词源

ensconce

ensconce: see sconce

ensconce (v.)

1580s, "to cover with a fort," from en- (1) "make, put in" + sconce "small fortification, shelter," perhaps via French, probably from Dutch schans "earthwork" (compare Middle High German schanze "bundle of sticks"), which is of uncertain origin. Hence, "to fix firmly, settle" (1590s). Related: Ensconced.

中文词源

ensconce：安置

en-, 进入，使。-sconce, 城堡，避难所，可能来自abscond, 隐藏。

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