Sconce

skons, n. A fortification a fort a helmet the head; skull brains sense discretion a protection for a light; a fixed hanging or projecting candlestick the circular tube, with a brim, in a candlestick, into which the candle inserted. [OD. schantse, a fortre , Dan. skandse, fort, quarterdeck, G. sc/tunze, fort, redoubt, bulwark, OF. esconse, a dark lantern, prob. all fr. OF. esconser, L. abscond ere, to hide, cover; abscond, ensconce.']