† defensal,a.Obs.rare. [f.med.L. dēfensāl-is, f.defens-um defence: see -al1. (OF. had deffensaln. defence.)] Pertaining to defence. 1560Rolland Crt. Venus i. 800 Charge him compeir befoir my Maiestie..To heir him self accusit of crueltie..With exceptionis, and causis defensall.