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(1):

(p. p.) A fixed seat or shelf.

(2):

(v. t.) To shut up in a sconce; to imprison; to insconce.

(3):

(p. p.) A fortification, or work for defense; a fort.

(4):

(p. p.) A hut for protection and shelter; a stall.

(5):

(p. p.) A piece of armor for the head; headpiece; helmet.

(6):

(p. p.) Fig.: The head; the skull; also, brains; sense; discretion.

(7):

(p. p.) A poll tax; a mulct or fine.

(8):

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

(9):

(p. p.) Hence, the circular tube, with a brim, in a candlestick, into which the candle is inserted.

(10):

(p. p.) A squinch.

(11):

(p. p.) A fragment of a floe of ice.

(12):

(v. t.) To mulct; to fine.