| 释义 |
† indeˈfensive, a. Obs.
[f. in-3 + defensive (sense 1 c).]
Incapable of making defence; defenceless.
1586J. Ferne Blaz. Gentrie To Gentl. Inner Temp., Thus, if I had to alledge no other reason in the defence of this my action..Yet were I not left indefensiue. 1634Sir T. Herbert Trav. 78 Turkes and Persians, both whom in all occasions were insulting over them, because indefensive and without government. Ibid. 337 The sword awes the indefensive villager. |