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fence-off

American

[fens-awf, -of] / ˈfɛnsˌɔf, -ˌɒf /

noun

Fencing.

a match between individual contestants or teams for settling a tie.

Etymology

Origin of fence-off

Noun use of verb phrase fence off

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fence-off

Tied for first place with the defending champion, Joseph L. Levis, and the national three-weapon champion, John R. Huffman, he made spectacular use of the parry-riposte, beat them both in a triple fence-off last week.

From Time Magazine Archive

Miss Lloyd, having lost three earlier bouts, was not qualified for the fence-off, in which Miss Mayer faced Dorothy Locke, defending champion.

From Time Magazine Archive

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