v. t.
It was this very sword intrenched it. Shak. [ 1913 Webster ]
His face
Deep scars of thunder had intrenched. Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
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;
We are not to intrench upon truth in any conversation, but least of all with children. Locke. [ 1913 Webster ]
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 ]
n. [ From Intrench. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
On our side, we have thrown up intrenchments on Winter and Prospect Hills. Washington. [ 1913 Webster ]
The slight intrenchment upon individual freedom. Southey. [ 1913 Webster ]