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defended, ppl. a.|dɪˈfɛndɪd|
[f. defend v.]
†1. Forbidden. Obs.
c1386Chaucer Pars. T. ⁋258 Þe beaute of þe fruyt defendid. 1633Massinger Guardian iv. ii, How justly am I punish'd..For my defended wantonness! 1667Milton P.L. xi. 86 To know both Good and Evil, since his taste Of that defended Fruit.
2. Guarded, protected, maintained against attack, etc.: see defend v.
1615Stephens Satyr. Ess. (ed. 2) 426 A Fidler..is a defended night-walker: and under privilege of Musicke takes occasion to disquiet men. 1694Amadis of Greece Title p., His conquering of the defended mountain. 1891Daily News 7 Dec. 6/1 The defended action of Duplany v. Duplany..was set down..for hearing on the following day. |