Fencing

fens'ing, adj. defending or guarding — the act of erecting a fence the art of attack and defence with a sword or other weapon. — n. Fenc'er, one who practises fencing with a sword. fate, far me, her mine Perry Fend, fend, v, to ward off to shut out. [Merely an abbrev of Defend- L. ob fen do, root of defendo to fend or ward off.] Fender, fend'er, a metal guard before a fire to confine the ashes a protection for a ship's side. [From Fend.]