Definition of sconce

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Sconce (p. p.) A protection for a light; a lantern or cased support for a candle; hence, a fixed hanging or projecting candlestick..

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Disconcert :: Disconcert (v. t.) To confuse the faculties of; to disturb the composure of; to discompose; to abash.
Disconcerting :: Disconcerting (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Disconcer.
Misconceived :: Misconceived (imp. & p. p.) of Misconceiv.
Squinsy :: Squinch (n.) A small arch thrown across the corner of a square room to support a superimposed mass, as where an octagonal spire or drum rests upon a square tower; -- called also sconce, and sconcheon..
Confusion :: Confusion (n.) The state of being abashed or disconcerted; loss self-possession; perturbation; shame.
Confuse :: Confuse (v. t.) To perplex; to disconcert; to abash; to cause to lose self-possession.
Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) A piece of armor for the head; headpiece; helmet.
Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) A hut for protection and shelter; a stall.
Ensconced :: Ensconced (imp. & p. p.) of Ensconc.
Discomfit :: Discomfit (v. t.) To break up and frustrate the plans of; to balk/ to throw into perplexity and dejection; to disconcert.
Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) A fortification, or work for defense; a fort..
Sconce :: Sconce (v. t.) To mulct; to fine.
Ensconce :: Ensconce (v. t.) To cover or shelter, as with a sconce or fort; to place or hide securely; to conceal..
Mistakable :: Mistakable (a.) Liable to be mistaken; capable of being misconceived.
Disconcertion :: Disconcertion (n.) The act of disconcerting, or state of being disconcerted; discomposure; perturbation..
Sconce :: Sconce (p. p.) Fig.: The head; the skull; also, brains; sense; discretion..
Disconcert :: Disconcert (v. t.) To break up the harmonious progress of; to throw into disorder or confusion; as, the emperor disconcerted the plans of his enemy..
Rattle :: Rattle (v. t.) Hence, to disconcert; to confuse; as, to rattle one's judgment; to rattle a player in a game..
Misunderstand :: Misunderstand (v. t.) To misconceive; to mistake; to miscomprehend; to take in a wrong sense.
Misconceiver :: Misconceiver (n.) One who misconceives.
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