(1):
(n.) The art or practice of attack and defense with the sword, esp. with the smallsword. See Fence, v. i., 2.
(2):
(v. i.) Disputing or debating in a manner resembling the art of fencers.
(3):
(imp. & p. p. Fenced (/); p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fence
(4):
(v. i.) The materials used for building fences.
(5):
(v. i.) The aggregate of the fences put up for inclosure or protection; as, the fencing of a farm.
(6):
(v. i.) The act of building a fence.