fend
[ fend ]
/ fɛnd /
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verb (used with object)
to ward off (often followed by off): to fend off blows.
to defend.
verb (used without object)
to resist or make defense: to fend against poverty.
to parry; fence.
to shift; provide: to fend for oneself.
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British Dictionary definitions for fend
fend
/ (fɛnd) /
verb
(intr foll by for) to give support (to someone, esp oneself); provide (for)
(tr usually foll by off) to ward off or turn aside (blows, questions, attackers, etc)
(tr) archaic to defend or resist
(intr) Scot and Northern English dialect to struggle; strive
noun
Scot and Northern English dialect a shift or effort
Word Origin for fend
C13 fenden, shortened from defenden to defend
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