n. [ L. See Defenser. ] 1. A defender. Fabyan. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Law) A defender or an advocate in court; a guardian or protector. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. (Eccl.) The patron of a church; an officer having charge of the temporal affairs of a church. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ L. defensorius. ] Tending to defend; defensive; as, defensory preparations. [ 1913 Webster ]