propugnation

noun

plural -s

obsolete

: means of defense : defense

what propugnation is in one man's valor

—Shakespeare

Word History

Etymology

Latin propugnation-, propugnatio, from propugnatus (past participle of propugnare to fight for, defend, from pro before, for + pugnare to fight) + -ion, -io -ion

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