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fend

2 entries found.

Main Entry: 1fend
Pronunciation: \ˈfend\
Function: verb
Etymology: Middle English fenden, short for defenden
Date: 14th century

transitive verb 1 : defend
2 : to keep or ward off : repel —often used with off <fend off an invader>
3 dialect British : to provide for : supportintransitive verb 1 dialect British : to make an effort : struggle
2 a : to try to get along without help : shift <had to fend for themselves> b : to provide a livelihood


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