defencingdefensingn.

Brit.

/dᵻˈfɛnsɪŋ/, U.S.

/dəˈfɛnsɪŋ/,

/diˈfɛnsɪŋ/

Forms: see defence v. and -ing suffix¹.

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: defence v., -ing suffix¹.

Etymology: < defence v. + -ing suffix¹.

Chiefly U.S. in later use.

= defending n. (in various senses). Now chiefly Sport: the action of attempting to stop an opponent or opponents from scoring or otherwise gaining an advantage; defensive play. Also: the provision of defences.Apparently not recorded between 17th and 20th centuries.

ΚΠ

1564 J. Rastell Confut. Serm. M. Iuell f. 18 The ministring, adorning, or defensing of the Sacrament.

1581 R. Vaux tr. J. Calvin Comm. Colossians ii. 38 The defencing of the roote, and shoring or vpholding of the foundation [L. radicis & fundamenti fulturam].

1596 W. Lambarde Perambulation of Kent (rev. ed.) 171 For the defensing of this Realme against forreine inuasion.

1698 V. Alsop Vindic. Faithful Rebuke 4 They who knew your excellent skill at Fencing, and Defencing, did expect you should have been the Defender of your own Faith.

1902 Public 2 Aug. 271/3 I'se got a lawyer here who does the defensing.

1947 W. West Down to Sea in Ships iv. 118 Another important function was the defensing, arming, and degaussing (demagnetizing) of merchant ships.

1963 Winnipeg Free Press 29 Nov. 40/2 The defencing of Fleming is one of the more important things on players' minds.

2013 Maneater (Columbia , Missouri) (Nexis) 9 Oct. (Sports section) 1 The length will strengthen his defensing as well.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

defencingdefensingadj.

Brit.

/dᵻˈfɛnsɪŋ/, U.S.

/dəˈfɛnsɪŋ/,

/diˈfɛnsɪŋ/,

/ˈdiˌfɛnsɪŋ/

Forms: 1500s–1600s 1800s– defencing, 1900s– defensing (chiefly U.S.).

Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: defence v., -ing suffix²; defence n., -ing suffix².

Etymology: Partly < defence v. + -ing suffix², and partly (in later use) < defence n. + -ing suffix². Compare earlier defending adj., and also earlier defencing n.

rare before mid 20th cent.

1. = defending adj. (in various senses). Now somewhat rare.Earliest in well defensing.

ΘΚΠ

society > armed hostility > defence > [adjective] > affording defence

defensiblea1382

defensivea1400

defensory1552

fenciblea1572

fensive1582

defencing1583

defensative1596

defendant1597

repugnatory1737

1583 B. Melbancke Philotimus (new ed.) sig. U.iij Small men are..not able to endure one nightes colde, without a well defencing shelter.

a1618 P. Simson Hist. Church (1624) ii. 273 This is but a mocking of the Church of God, to attribute..such defencing [1613 defensiue] armour fencing & guarding vnrighteous men against iust deserued punishment.

1872 Evening Gaz. 9 Sept. 2/4 Another telegram says defencing army is retreating on Stonehenge.

1913 E. E. Weaver Mind & Health iv. 185 The primary demand, as Freud has recently put it, is not to seek to ferret out severally the patient's complexes,..but to labor..to efface the defensing inhibitions set by social conventions.

1986 W. W. Semmler 92nd Bombardm. Wing (rev. ed.) iii. 10 With war raging off both shores of the country, bettering the defensing posture of the nation became an urgent matter.

2. Sport (chiefly U.S.). That employs (chiefly) defensive tactics; of the nature of or characterized by defence (defence n. 8a). Also (now chiefly): (of a person or team) competing to retain a trophy, championship, etc.; = defending adj. 3.

ΚΠ

1930 Montana Standard 26 Jan. 14/8 Johnson. Great, powerful defensing fighter... An aggressive fighter was duck soup for Johnson.

1945 Bradford (Pa.) Era 25 May 12/7 The team championships..promise to be hard fought, with Upper Darby, defensing kings likely to encounter plenty of opposition.

1958 Bryan (Texas) Daily Eagle 17 Aug. 9/3 Besides gathering 15 points.., Conrad distinguishing himself considerably in his defensing play.

1974 Harness Horse 28 Aug. 65/2 Joe Marsh, Jr., the defensing champion, will represent the U.S.

1987 W. Leight Indoor Soccer Tactics & Skills 43 You have to give a lift and breathing room for the defensing players on your team.

2015 San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News (Nexis) 8 Dec. The Pacers were stride for stride with the defensing champs before Andrew Iguodala entered the game.

This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

单词	defencing
释义	defencingdefensingn. Brit. /dᵻˈfɛnsɪŋ/, U.S. /dəˈfɛnsɪŋ/, /diˈfɛnsɪŋ/ Forms: see defence v. and -ing suffix¹. Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: defence v., -ing suffix¹. Etymology: < defence v. + -ing suffix¹. Chiefly U.S. in later use. = defending n. (in various senses). Now chiefly Sport: the action of attempting to stop an opponent or opponents from scoring or otherwise gaining an advantage; defensive play. Also: the provision of defences.Apparently not recorded between 17th and 20th centuries. ΚΠ 1564 J. Rastell Confut. Serm. M. Iuell f. 18 The ministring, adorning, or defensing of the Sacrament. 1581 R. Vaux tr. J. Calvin Comm. Colossians ii. 38 The defencing of the roote, and shoring or vpholding of the foundation [L. radicis & fundamenti fulturam]. 1596 W. Lambarde Perambulation of Kent (rev. ed.) 171 For the defensing of this Realme against forreine inuasion. 1698 V. Alsop Vindic. Faithful Rebuke 4 They who knew your excellent skill at Fencing, and Defencing, did expect you should have been the Defender of your own Faith. 1902 Public 2 Aug. 271/3 I'se got a lawyer here who does the defensing. 1947 W. West Down to Sea in Ships iv. 118 Another important function was the defensing, arming, and degaussing (demagnetizing) of merchant ships. 1963 Winnipeg Free Press 29 Nov. 40/2 The defencing of Fleming is one of the more important things on players' minds. 2013 Maneater (Columbia , Missouri) (Nexis) 9 Oct. (Sports section) 1 The length will strengthen his defensing as well. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022). defencingdefensingadj. Brit. /dᵻˈfɛnsɪŋ/, U.S. /dəˈfɛnsɪŋ/, /diˈfɛnsɪŋ/, /ˈdiˌfɛnsɪŋ/ Forms: 1500s–1600s 1800s– defencing, 1900s– defensing (chiefly U.S.). Origin: Formed within English, by derivation. Etymons: defence v., -ing suffix²; defence n., -ing suffix². Etymology: Partly < defence v. + -ing suffix², and partly (in later use) < defence n. + -ing suffix². Compare earlier defending adj., and also earlier defencing n. rare before mid 20th cent. 1. = defending adj. (in various senses). Now somewhat rare.Earliest in well defensing. ΘΚΠ society > armed hostility > defence > [adjective] > affording defence defensiblea1382 defensivea1400 defensory1552 fenciblea1572 fensive1582 defencing1583 defensative1596 defendant1597 repugnatory1737 1583 B. Melbancke Philotimus (new ed.) sig. U.iij Small men are..not able to endure one nightes colde, without a well defencing shelter. a1618 P. Simson Hist. Church (1624) ii. 273 This is but a mocking of the Church of God, to attribute..such defencing [1613 defensiue] armour fencing & guarding vnrighteous men against iust deserued punishment. 1872 Evening Gaz. 9 Sept. 2/4 Another telegram says defencing army is retreating on Stonehenge. 1913 E. E. Weaver Mind & Health iv. 185 The primary demand, as Freud has recently put it, is not to seek to ferret out severally the patient's complexes,..but to labor..to efface the defensing inhibitions set by social conventions. 1986 W. W. Semmler 92nd Bombardm. Wing (rev. ed.) iii. 10 With war raging off both shores of the country, bettering the defensing posture of the nation became an urgent matter. 2. Sport (chiefly U.S.). That employs (chiefly) defensive tactics; of the nature of or characterized by defence (defence n. 8a). Also (now chiefly): (of a person or team) competing to retain a trophy, championship, etc.; = defending adj. 3. ΚΠ 1930 Montana Standard 26 Jan. 14/8 Johnson. Great, powerful defensing fighter... An aggressive fighter was duck soup for Johnson. 1945 Bradford (Pa.) Era 25 May 12/7 The team championships..promise to be hard fought, with Upper Darby, defensing kings likely to encounter plenty of opposition. 1958 Bryan (Texas) Daily Eagle 17 Aug. 9/3 Besides gathering 15 points.., Conrad distinguishing himself considerably in his defensing play. 1974 Harness Horse 28 Aug. 65/2 Joe Marsh, Jr., the defensing champion, will represent the U.S. 1987 W. Leight Indoor Soccer Tactics & Skills 43 You have to give a lift and breathing room for the defensing players on your team. 2015 San Jose (Calif.) Mercury News (Nexis) 8 Dec. The Pacers were stride for stride with the defensing champs before Andrew Iguodala entered the game. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2016; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1564adj.1583
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