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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. (p. p.) A squinch.

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

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

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

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

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