propugnation

English

Etymology

Latin propugnatio.

Noun

propugnation (countable and uncountable, plural propugnations)

1. (obsolete) means of defence; defence
   • c. 1602, William Shakespeare, “The Tragedie of Troylus and Cressida”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act II, scene ii], line 137:

     What Propugnation is in one man's valour / To stand the push and enmity of those / This quarrel would excite?

References

• “propugnation”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.