FENCIBLE

Etymology

Adjective

fencible

Capable of being defended

Noun

fencible (plural fencibles)

A militia unit raised for homeland defense.

A soldier in such a unit.

Source: Wiktionary


Fen"ci-ble, a.

Definition: Capable of being defended, or of making or affording defense. [Obs.] No fort so fencible, nor walls so strong. Spenser.

Fen"ci*ble, n. (Mil.)

Definition: A soldier enlisted for home service only; -- usually in the pl.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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