sconce, n.
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(sconces)
a decorative wall bracket for holding candles or other sources of light
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sconce
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a candle or flaming torch secured in a sconce
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sconce
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a small fort or earthwork defending a ford, pass, or castle gate
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sconce
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a shelter or screen providing protection from enemy fire or from the weather
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sconce