a. Defenseless. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
The sword awes the indefensive villager. Sir T. Herbert. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. défensif. ]
A moat defensive to a house. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That which defends; a safeguard. [ 1913 Webster ]
Wars preventive, upon just fears, are true defensives. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
To be on the defensive,
To stand on the defensive
adv. On the defensive. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. défensif. ]
A moat defensive to a house. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. That which defends; a safeguard. [ 1913 Webster ]
Wars preventive, upon just fears, are true defensives. Bacon. [ 1913 Webster ]
To be on the defensive,
To stand on the defensive
adv. On the defensive. [ 1913 Webster ]