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Webster 1913 Edition


Propugnation

Proˊpug-na′tion

,
Noun.
[L.
propugnatio
.]
Means of defense; defense.
[Obs.]
Shak.

Webster 1828 Edition


Propugnation

PROPUGNA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. propugnatio.] Defense. [Not used.]

Definition 2024


propugnation

propugnation

English

Noun

propugnation (countable and uncountable, plural propugnations)

  1. (obsolete) means of defence; defence
    • Shakespeare, Troilus and Cressida, II.ii.137
      What Propugnation is in one man's valour / To stand the push and enmity of those / This quarrel would excite?