FPage 83
- English Word Fence Definition A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.
- English Word Fence Definition 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.
- English Word Fence Definition A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.
- English Word Fence Definition To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.
- English Word Fence Definition To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.
- English Word Fence Definition To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.
- English Word Fence Definition To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.
- English Word Fence Definition Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.
- English Word Fenceful Definition Affording defense; defensive.
- English Word Fenceless Definition Without a fence; uninclosed; open; unguarded; defenseless.
- English Word Fencer Definition One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.
- English Word Fenci-ble Definition Capable of being defended, or of making or affording defense.
- English Word Fencible Definition A soldier enlisted for home service only; -- usually in the pl.
- English Word Fencing Definition /); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fence
- English Word Fencing Definition The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2.
- English Word Fencing Definition Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
- English Word Fencing Definition The materials used for building fences.
- English Word Fencing Definition The act of building a fence.
- English Word Fencing Definition The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm.
- English Word Fend Definition A fiend.