1. (imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fence.

2. (n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the small sword. See Fence.

3. (v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.

4. (n.) The materials used for building fences.

5. (n.) The act of building a fence.

6. (n.) The aggregate of the fences put up for enclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm.

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