war-lockv.2
/ˈwɔːlɒk/, U.S. /ˈwɔrˌlɑk/ transitive. ? To bar against hostile invasion.Apparently an isolated use.
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society > armed hostility > defence > defend [verb (transitive)] > defend against incursion
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war-lock1800
1800 J. Hurdis Favorite Village i. 40 The western fort, That..war-locks imminent the mouth of Ouse.
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