| 单词 | sconce |
| 释义 | sconce sconce1 /skons/, n. 1. a bracket for candles or other lights, placed on a wall, mirror, picture frame, etc. 2. the hole or socket of a candlestick, for holding the candle. [1350-1400; ME sconce, sconse ( < OF esconce) < ML sconsa, aph. var. of absconsa, n. use of fem. ptp. of abscondere to conceal; see ABSCOND] sconce2 /skons/, n. , v. , sconced, sconcing. n. 1. Fort. a small detached fort or defense work, as to defend a pass, bridge, etc. 2. a protective screen or shelter. v.t. 3. Fort. to protect with a sconce. 4. Obs. to protect; shelter. [1565-75; < D schans < G Schanze, orig. bundle of wood; cf. ensconse] sconce3 /skons/, v. , sconced, sconcing, n. v.t. 1. (at English universities, esp. formerly) to fine (an undergraduate) for a breach of rules or etiquette. n. 2. a fine so imposed. [1610-20; orig. uncert.] sconce4 /skons/, n. 1. the head or skull. 2. sense or wit. [1560-70; orig. uncert.] |
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