What is the meaning of sconce?

noun

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