FENCIBLE


Meaning of FENCIBLE in English

[ 'fɛnsɪb(ə)l ]

■ noun historical a soldier belonging to a British militia which could be called up only for home service.

Origin

ME (in the sense 'suitable for defence'): shortening of defensible ; cf. fence , fend .

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