[lit-ideas] Re: Martis Defensio/Offesnsio: The Shield and the Arrow


On Nov 30, 2007, at 1:46 PM, Jlsperanza@xxxxxxx wrote:


While no coincidence, and the OED allows for 'fence' being
short for both _defense_ and _offense_.

...and much more...

Thank you very much for your help both on and off list. I'd write more, but I'm in the middle of defencing myself for tonight. Happy St. Andrew's Day to one and all.

David Ritchie,
About to become president of Portland's St. Andrew's Society

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