DEFENDER

defender, guardian, protector, shielder

(noun) a person who cares for persons or property

defender, withstander

(noun) a fighter who holds out against attack

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

defender (plural defenders)

someone who defends people or property

(sports) one of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring

a fighter who seeks to repel an attack

(law, rare) a lawyer who represents defendants, especially a public defender; a defense attorney (US) or defence counsel (UK)

(Scotland, law) a defendant in a civil action

Anagrams

• fendered, redefend

Source: Wiktionary


De*fend"er, n. Etym: [Cf. Fender.]

Definition: One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator. Provinces . . . left without their ancient and puissant defenders. Motley.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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