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That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a
protection; a cover; security; shield. |
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An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any
object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other
material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from
within. |
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A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler
gates in locking and unlocking. |
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Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice
of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See
Fencing. |
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A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are
received. |
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To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect;
to guard. |
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To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by
an inclosure. |
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To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as
against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence. |
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To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword
or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only. |
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Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that
is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc. |
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