n. Capability of being defended; defensibility. Priestley. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. défensable, LL. defensabilis, defensibilis. See Defense, and cf. Defendable. ] 1. Capable of being defended; as, a defensible city, or a defensible cause. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Capable of offering defense. [ Obs. ] Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]