De`fen*dee" (d`fn*d" or d*fnd"`), n. One who is defended. [R. & Ludicrous]

De*fend"er (d*fnd"r), n. [Cf. Fender.] One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator.

Provinces . . . left without their ancient and puissant defenders.

Motley.