Read full poem →A closet never pierc'd with crystal eyes--
But the defendant doth that plea deny,
And says in him thy fair appearance lies.
Dictionary Entry
Serving, or suitable, for defense; defensive, defending.
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Poetry examples for “defendant”
Excerpts from the ReadingWillow English Library collection.