An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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defend
  پدافندیدن  
padâfandidan (#)
Fr.: défendre  

  1. To ward off attack from; guard against assault or injury.

    1. To maintain by argument, evidence, etc.; uphold (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): From → de- “from, away,” + -fendere “to strike, push,” → offend.

Etymology (PE): Padâfandidan, from padâfand, from prefix pad- “contrary to; against; opposing,” → counter-,

  • âfand “strife, war,” → offend.