fend and prove
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- (idiomatic) To engage in argument.
- 1690, John Locke, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
- 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; […]
- 1818, John Dunton, The Life and Errors of John Dunton, Citizen of London
- All Pulpit-fools are enemies to Love, If e'er they think, 't is how to fend and prove.
- 1690, John Locke, An Essay Concerning Human Understanding
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