- intrench
- variant of entrench
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
intrench
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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… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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 — /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
