1. capable of being defended or fortified
Usage: archaic

1. a soldier enlisted for home defense only
Usage: historical; British

Examples

• The castle was built in a fencible position on the hilltop.
• The general surveyed the fencible terrain for potential fortifications.
• Local fencibles were called up to defend the coastal towns.
• The fencible regiments served only within their home counties.
• Unlike regular troops, fencibles could not be sent overseas.
• The government relied on fencible forces during the invasion threat.