Intrench

Intrench
Intrench In*trench", v. i. To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; -- usually followed by on or upon; as, the king was charged with intrenching on the rights of the nobles, and the nobles were accused of intrenching on the prerogative of the crown. [1913 Webster]

We are not to intrench upon truth in any conversation, but least of all with children. --Locke. [1913 Webster]


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  • Intrench — In*trench , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intrenched}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Intrenching}.] [1913 Webster] 1. To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon. [1913 Webster] It was this very sword intrenched it. Shak. [1913 Webster] His face Deep scars of… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • intrench — [in trench′] vt., vi. ENTRENCH …   English World dictionary

  • intrench on — Invade, trespass upon, encroach upon, trench upon, intrench upon …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • intrench upon — See intrench on …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • intrench — variant of entrench …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • intrench — /in trench /, v.t., v.i. entrench. * * * …   Universalium

  • intrench — in·trench || ɪn trentʃ v. settle firmly, strongly establish; establish a strong defensive position; dig foxholes or trenches for defense; intrude, encroach (also entrench) …   English contemporary dictionary

  • intrench — verb old fashioned spelling of entrench …   English new terms dictionary

  • intrench — v. a. 1. Furrow, make furrows in. 2. Fortify with intrenchments …   New dictionary of synonyms

  • intrench — verb (T) another spelling of entrench …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

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