v. t. [ L. propugnare; pro for + pugnare to fight. ] To contend for; to defend; to vindicate. [ Obs. ] Hammond. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. propugnaculum. ] A fortress. [ Obs. ] Howell. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ L. propugnatio. ] Means of defense; defense. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A defender; a vindicator. “Zealous propugners.” Gov. of Tongue. [ 1913 Webster ]