Index of English words, starting with "fe"

(1) - Fence (v. i.) Hence, to fight or dispute in the manner of fencers, that is, by thrusting, guarding, parrying, etc.
(2) - Fence (v. i.) To practice the art of attack and defense with the sword or with the foil, esp. with the smallsword, using the point only.
(3) - Fence (v. i.) To make a defense; to guard one's self of anything, as against an attack; to give protection or security, as by a fence.
(4) - Fence (v. t.) To inclose with a fence or other protection; to secure by an inclosure.
(5) - Fence (v. t.) To fend off danger from; to give security to; to protect; to guard.
(6) - Fence (n.) A receiver of stolen goods, or a place where they are received.
(7) - Fence (n.) Self-defense by the use of the sword; the art and practice of fencing and sword play; hence, skill in debate and repartee. See Fencing.
(8) - Fence (n.) A projection on the bolt, which passes through the tumbler gates in locking and unlocking.
(9) - Fence (n.) An inclosure about a field or other space, or about any object; especially, an inclosing structure of wood, iron, or other material, intended to prevent intrusion from without or straying from within.
(10) - Fence (n.) That which fends off attack or danger; a defense; a protection; a cover; security; shield.

(1) - Fencer (n.) One who fences; one who teaches or practices the art of fencing with sword or foil.

(1) - Fencible (n.) A soldier enlisted for home service only; -- usually in the pl.

(1) - Fencing (v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm.
(2) - Fencing (v. i.) The act of building a fence.
(3) - Fencing (v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
(4) - Fencing (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
(5) - Fencing (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2.
(6) - Fencing (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fence