verb
- past tense and past participle of outfence; to surpass or exceed in fencing or swordplay
- to enclose or fence off more effectively than; to fence out or exclude by superior fencing
Usage: archaic or literary; chiefly historical
Usage: rare; chiefly historical or regional
Examples
- The skilled swordsman outfenced his opponent in the duel.
- The property was outfenced with a sturdy stone wall.
- He outfenced his rivals through superior technique and strategy.
- The estate was outfenced to prevent trespassing.