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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.
One who defends by oppostition; one who maintains, supports, protects or vindicates; an assertor; a vindicator, either by arms or by arguments; a champion or an advocate.

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