A.prompt to repel affront or attack, Arist.EN1126a7; of animals, opp. φυλακτικά, HA488b8; “τὸ ἀ. ὄργανον” PA683a21; “αἱ ἀ. ὁρμαί” Plu.2.457c. Adv. “-κῶς” Procl. in Prm.p.555 S., Simp.in Epict.p.41 D.
2. fit for keeping off: “ἡ -τικὴ χειμώνων” Pl.Plt.280e.