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FENCIBLES

\fˈɛnsəbə͡lz], \fˈɛnsəbə‍lz], \f_ˈɛ_n_s_ə_b_əl_z]\

Definitions of FENCIBLES

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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Volunteer regiments raised for local defence in England during a special crisis; militia enlisted for home service.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

Soldiers enlisted for home defence.

1914 - Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language
By Nuttall, P.Austin.

Soldiers for home service only.

1874 - Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language
By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H.

n. pl. Soldiers enlisted for the defence of the country, but not liable to be sent abroad.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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