Intrench
1Intrench — 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… …
2Intrench — 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… …
3intrench — [in trench′] vt., vi. ENTRENCH …
4intrench on — Invade, trespass upon, encroach upon, trench upon, intrench upon …
5intrench upon — See intrench on …
6intrench — variant of entrench …
7intrench — /in trench /, v.t., v.i. entrench. * * * …
8intrench — in·trench || ɪn trentʃ v. settle firmly, strongly establish; establish a strong defensive position; dig foxholes or trenches for defense; intrude, encroach (also entrench) …
9intrench — verb old fashioned spelling of entrench …
10intrench — v. a. 1. Furrow, make furrows in. 2. Fortify with intrenchments …
