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Meaning of fence in English
Pronunciation
/fɛns/
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Verb
fence
Definitions
1.
enclose with a fence
Examples
« we fenced in our yard »
2.
receive stolen goods
3.
fight with fencing swords
4.
surround with a wall in order to fortify
5.
have an argument about something
Noun
fence
Etymology
Middle English (in the sense ‘defending, defense’): shortening of defense. Compare with fencible and fend
Definitions
1.
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
2.
a dealer in stolen property