De‐fend″er (dē̍‐fĕnd″ẽr), n. [Cf. Fender.] One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator.
Provinces... left without their ancient and puissant defenders. Motley.
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Webster's Dictionary 1913
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, C. & G. Merriam Co., 1913.