(skons) noun
1. A small earthwork or fort.
2. A protective shelter, covering, or screen. [<Du. schanz a fortress, wicker basket; infl. in form by SCONCE²]

(skons) noun
An ornamental wall bracket for holding a candle or other light. [<OF esconse a dark lantern, hiding place <Med. L sconsa, short for L absconsa, pp. fem. of abscondere hide]

(skons) noun Colloq.
1. The head or skull.
2. Brains; wit. [? Special use of SCONCE¹]
SCONCE

(skons) Brit. noun
A light fine or penalty.
—v.t. sconced, sconc·ing To fine; mulct. [? <SCONCE³]