Intrenching Synonyms & Definitions

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• IntrenchingDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Intrench

• IntrenchDefinition & Meaning in English

1. (v. t.) To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
2. (v. t.) To surround with a trench or with intrenchments, as in fortification; to fortify with a ditch and parapet; as, the army intrenched their camp, or intrenched itself.
3. (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.