fences
|fenc/es|
B1
/fɛnsɪz/
(fence)
barrier or enclosure
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fence' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'fens,' a short form of 'defens,' where 'defens' meant 'defense.'
Historical Evolution
'fens' transformed into the modern English word 'fence' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'defense or protection,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a barrier or enclosure.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary.
The farmer built a fence around the pasture.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35