absconce

English

Pronunciation

• (Received Pronunciation) IPA^(key): /ˌæbˈskɒns/
• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˌæbˈskɑns/

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Noun

absconce (plural absconces)

1. A dark lantern used in church to read prayers etc during a service.