defence
noun
variant of defense.
defencelessness
-
a word derived from
defence.
Example Sentences
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The touch of the fragrant skin thrilled him with pride and joy; so did the lovely defencelessness of the child's sleep.
From Marriage à la mode by Mrs. Humphry Ward
A great sorrow for the defencelessness of their sorrow has arisen in his breast for these old aunts, and killed all meaner thoughts.
From Rossmoyne by Unknown
Some time a refuge had been needed: but so long ago, that the years of calm security had wiped out even the thought of defencelessness.
From The Gold of Chickaree by Susan Warner
It registered the frightful defencelessness of her position at last.
From Captain Macedoine's Daughter by William McFee
The cynic of a moment ago had dropped suddenly into a sleep of more than childish weakness and defencelessness.
From Robert Elsmere by Mrs. Humphry Ward
