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fenceless


Meanings
  • adjective

    Without a fence or enclosure.


Variants
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fence , fenceless , fencelessness , fencelessnesses , fences , on the fence
Etymology
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From Old French 'fence' + less. 'Fence' meaning 'enclosure' or 'barrier'.


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  1. The term 'fenceless' was first used in English in the late 1400s.

  2. In ancient Rome, gladiators who fought without armor were called 'gladiators sine lorica', which translates to 'fenceless gladiators' in English.


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  1. vulnerable: Related concept: 'fenceless' implies a lack of protection or defense, making something or someone 'vulnerable'.

  2. exposed: Related concept: 'fenceless' implies that something or someone is 'exposed' to the elements or to potential harm.


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In literature, 'fenceless' is often used metaphorically to describe a person or situation that is vulnerable or exposed. For example, in Shakespeare's 'King Lear', the character Gloucester says, 'As flies to wanton boys are we to th' gods, They kill us for their sport.' This metaphor implies that humans are 'fenceless' in the face of divine power.

How to Memorize "fenceless"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a landscape without any fences or barriers. Imagine open fields, vast expanses of water, and exposed hills.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'fenceless' with the feeling of being exposed or vulnerable. Think of a time when you felt unprotected or defenseless.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'FENCELESS': 'F' for 'fence', 'E' for 'enclosure', 'N' for 'no', 'C' for 'cover', 'L' for 'leaving', 'E' for 'exposed', 'S' for 'susceptible'.


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