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Webster 1913 Edition
Defender
De-fend′er
(dē̍-fĕnd′ẽr)
, Noun.
[Cf.
Fender
.] 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.
Webster 1828 Edition
Defender
DEFENDER
,Noun.