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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