noun. In Irish history, one of an association of Roman Catholics organized in the north of Ireland in the eighteenth century to oppose the Protestants who had organized as Peep-o'-day Boys or Orangemen.

noun. One who defends; one who protects from injury; a champion.

noun. One who maintains, supports, or vindicates by force or argument.

noun. In Scots law, the defendant; the party against whom the conclusions of a process or action are directed.

noun. One who defends; one who maintains, supports, protects, or vindicates; a champion; an advocate; a vindicator.

noun. Someone who defends people or property.

noun. A lawyer who represents defendants.

noun. A fighter who repels an attack.

noun. One of the players whose primary task is to prevent the opposition from scoring.

noun. a fighter who holds out against attack

noun. a person who cares for persons or property