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fend and prove

verb

Definitions

  1. To engage in argument.

    • The dexterous management of terms, and being able to fend and prove with them, I know has, and does pass in the world for a great part of learning; but it is learning distinct from knowledge; […]
    • All Pulpit-fools are enemies to Love, If e'er they think, 't is how to fend and prove.

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