defence, s.1Cosaint f -anta, díon m(against, ar). S.a. SELF-DEFENCE. 2Mil: Cóir chosanta. 3Cosaint f. Counsel for the defence, abhcóide cosanta. Witness for the defence, finné m cosanta. In his defence, it may be said that. . ., ar a shon, ar a thaobh, is féidir a rá go . . .