FENCIBLES. In the i8th century in Great Britain, fencibles were regular troops, consisting of cavalry and infantry, raised for home service only, and for the duration of the war. They differed from the local militia which were raised by counties and were only liable to serve in their own county except in case of rebellion or invasion. The first fencible corps raised in Great Britain was in Argyleshire in 1759. Several others were raised in 1778-9. (See further MILITIA; VOLUNTEERS.)