Emily Dickinson Lexicon
Definition for Defence (-s)
defence (-s), n. [ME < Fr. < L. dēfensum, thing forbidden, defended; and ME < OFr < L. dēfensa defence, prohibition.] (webplay: danger, possessions).
Fortification; protection; [fig.] combat; battle for liberty; fight for survival; struggle for freedom; (see Numbers 14:9).
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