n. [ Cf. Fender. ] One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator. [ 1913 Webster ]
Provinces . . . left without their ancient and puissant defenders. Motley. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ From Fend, v. t. & i., cf. Defender. ] One who or that which defends or protects by warding off harm; as:
n. One who offends; one who violates any law, divine or human; a wrongdoer. [ 1913 Webster ]
I and my son Solomon shall be counted offenders. 1 Kings i. 21. [ 1913 Webster ]