fend
1. fend \'fend\ vb [ME fenden, short for defenden] 1: DEFEND 2: to keep or ward off : REPEL dial Brit 3: to provide for : SUPPORT dial Brit 1: to make an effort : STRUGGLE 2a: to try to get along without help : SHIFT 2b: to provide a livelihood 2. fend n chiefly Scot : an effort or attempt esp. for oneself