Ditch of defense (4)

I believe the answer is:

moat

(Other definitions for moat that I've seen before include "Ditch round castle" , "Defensive water" , "Water-filled ditch around stronghold" , "defensive construction" , "Water round a castle" .)

I've seen this clue in the Penny Press.

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