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British Slang: Fence

Fence [fens] refers to a receiver of stolen goods, a hideout or storage for stolen items, or the act of receiving/trading in stolen goods. The term also…

fenceFence [fens]

  • A receiver of stolen goods.
  • A hideout / storage for stolen goods.
  • To receive / trade in stolen goods.

Meaning from the English-Bulgarian dictionary:

  • A fence, barrier, obstacle (in sports).
  • Fencing, swordplay.
  • To fence in, to enclose (in, about, round, up).
  • To fence, to engage in swordplay.
  • To guard, to protect, to preserve, to conceal (from, against).
  • To evade, to parry (a blow, etc.) (and with off).

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