sconces

sconces
skɑns /skɒns n. candleholder or lamp attached to a vertical surface; small separate fort used to defend a location or structure; skull, head; wit, intelligence; fine imposed upon a student for a minor infraction of the rules (Archaic) v. protect with a small fort; impose a fine upon a student for a minor infraction of the rules (Archaic)

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