2. 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. “In the suburbs close intrenched.” Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Intrench

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 ]

Intrenchant

a. [ Pref. in- not + trenchant. ] Not to be gashed or marked with furrows. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

As easy mayest thou the intrenchant air
With thy keen sword impress, as make me bleed. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]

Intrenchment

n. [ From Intrench. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. The act of intrenching or the state of being intrenched. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Mil.) Any defensive work consisting of at least a trench or ditch and a parapet made from the earth thrown up in making such a ditch. [ 1913 Webster ]

On our side, we have thrown up intrenchments on Winter and Prospect Hills. Washington. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Any defense or protection. [ 1913 Webster ]

4. An encroachment or infringement. [ 1913 Webster ]

The slight intrenchment upon individual freedom. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]

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entrench

(v) fix firmly or securely, Syn. intrench

entrenchment

(n) an entrenched fortification; a position protected by trenches, Syn. intrenchment

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