a. dial. Also fendible. [f. FEND v. + -ABLE.] Capable of fending or shifting for oneself.
1674. Ray, N. C. Words, 18. Fendable, one that can shift for himself.
1855. Robinson, Whitby Gloss. ‘A brave fendable body in a family,’ a famous household manager.
1869. Peacock, Lonsdale Gloss., ‘She’s a gay fendible body’ = She is a remarkably managing person.
