mend one's fences

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Definitions of mend one's fences words

noun mend one's fences a barrier enclosing or bordering a field, yard, etc., usually made of posts and wire or wood, used to prevent entrance, to confine, or to mark a boundary. 1
noun mend one's fences Informal. a person who receives and disposes of stolen goods. 1
noun mend one's fences the place of business of such a person. 1
noun mend one's fences the act, practice, art, or sport of fencing. 1
noun mend one's fences skill in argument, repartee, etc. 1
noun mend one's fences Machinery. a guard or guide, as for regulating the movements of a tool or work. 1

before 1300

One of the 15% oldest English words

1300-50; Middle English fens, aphetic for defens defense

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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