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单词 encroach
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encroachn.

Brit. /ᵻnˈkrəʊtʃ/, /ɛnˈkrəʊtʃ/, /ᵻŋˈkrəʊtʃ/, /ɛŋˈkrəʊtʃ/, U.S. /ᵻnˈkroʊtʃ/, /ɛnˈkroʊtʃ/
Forms: Also 1600s incroch.
Etymology: < encroach v.
Encroachment; gradual approach.
ΘΚΠ
the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > movement towards a thing, person, or position > [noun] > gradual or usurping
encroachment1523
encroach1611
the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > movement over, across, through, or past > [noun] > passing beyond a point or limit > physically encroaching
encroachment1523
encroach1611
1611 J. Speed Hist. Great Brit. ix. xxi. 754/2 The further incroch of the French.
1666 J. Smith Γηροκομία Βασιλικὴ (1676) 99 The insensible encroach of age is no where so soon discovered.
1715 R. South 12 Serm. IV. 393 Grew into it by insensible Encroaches.
1920 Conquest Nov. 39/3 Rocks are affected by micro~fungi, and may crumble as a result of their encroach into crevices and their subsequent action.
1924 Chambers's Jrnl. Nov. 714/1 From a line square of posts, bordering on the marshes, and on the mud-flats' farthest encroach, the one safe track leads shorewards.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online March 2022).

encroachv.

Brit. /ᵻnˈkrəʊtʃ/, /ɛnˈkrəʊtʃ/, /ᵻŋˈkrəʊtʃ/, /ɛŋˈkrəʊtʃ/, U.S. /ᵻnˈkroʊtʃ/, /ɛnˈkroʊtʃ/
Forms: α. Middle English–1600s encroch(e, (1500s engroche), 1500s– encroach. β. Middle English–1600s incroch(e, 1500s incroatch, ( ingroche), 1500s–1700s incroach.
Etymology: < Old French encrochier to seize, also reflexive and intransitive, to perch, fasten upon, < en- (see en- prefix1) + croc hook.
1.
a. transitive. To seize, acquire wrongfully (property or privilege). Also absol. Obsolete.
ΘΚΠ
the mind > possession > acquisition > obtain or acquire [verb (transitive)]
wieldeOE
haveeOE
ofgoOE
oweOE
addlec1175
winc1175
avela1200
to come by ——a1225
covera1250
oughtc1275
reachc1275
hentc1300
purchasec1300
to come to ——c1330
getc1330
pickc1330
chevise1340
fang1340
umbracec1350
chacche1362
perceivea1382
accroacha1393
achievea1393
to come at ——a1393
areach1393
recovera1398
encroach?a1400
chevec1400
enquilec1400
obtainc1422
recurec1425
to take upc1425
acquirea1450
encheve1470
sortise1474
conques?a1500
tain1501
report1508
conquest1513
possess1526
compare1532
cough1550
coff1559
fall1568
reap1581
acquist1592
accrue1594
appurchasec1600
recoil1632
to get at ——1666
to come into ——1672
rise1754
net1765
to fall in for1788
to scare up1846
access1953
society > morality > dueness or propriety > moral impropriety > be morally improper for [verb (transitive)] > obtain or hold wrongfully
usurpa1325
encroach?a1400
the mind > possession > taking > taking possession > take possession of [verb (transitive)] > appropriate > without right or usurp
fornimOE
crochec1380
presume1387
encroach?a1400
usurpc1400
wrestc1426
accroach?a1439
supplant1483
usurpa1513
usurpate1542
arrogate1573
to usurp on or upon1594
invade1617
α.
?a1400 Morte Arth. 2036 The renkez..Encrochede alle Cristyndome be craftes of armes.
a1513 R. Fabyan New Cronycles Eng. & Fraunce (1516) I. ccxxx. f. liiv He wolde haue encroched thynges appertaynynge to ye Crowne of Fraunce.
1523 J. Fitzherbert Bk. Surueyeng Prol. sig. B2v I make this boke..to thentent that the lordes..shuld nat..haue their landes lost nor imbeselde nor encroched by one from another.
a1593 H. Smith Wks. (1866–7) I. 364 Base-born honours which they have encroached from men.
1605 R. Verstegan Restit. Decayed Intelligence v. 115 The Scotishmen..did lastly encroatche vnto themselues a kingdome.
1606 G. W. tr. Epit. Liues Emperors in tr. Justinus Hist. sig. Hh 6 The tribute which Iustinius had couetously enchroched.
β. a1545 Deth Edwarde IV in J. Skelton Certayne Bks. (c1563) 51 And more euer to incroche redy was I bent.?c1550 tr. P. Vergil Eng. Hist. (1846) I. 65 Ingroching bootie echewhere plentifullie.1587 J. Higgins Mirour for Magistrates (new ed.) Brennus iv Hee warned me I should not seeke t' incroatch That was not mine.
b. Law. (See quot. 1641) Obsolete.
ΚΠ
1641 Rastell's Termes de la Ley (new ed.) f. 135v A Rent is said to be encroched, when the Lord by distresse or otherwise compells the tenant to pay more rent than he ought.
c. In good or neutral sense: To obtain, gain. Obsolete. rare.
ΚΠ
c1400 (?c1380) Pearl l. 1116 Delyt þat his come encroched.
c1400 (?c1380) Patience l. 18 For þay schal comfort encroche in kyþes ful mony.
2.
a. intransitive. To trench or intrude usurpingly (esp. by insidious or gradual advances) on the territory, rights, or accustomed sphere of action of others. Also transferred and figurative of things: To make gradual inroads on, extend (its) boundaries at the expense of, something else. Const. on, upon (the territory, rights, etc. invaded, or the person whose rights are infringed); also simply.
ΘΚΠ
society > morality > dueness or propriety > moral impropriety > be morally improper for [verb (transitive)] > infringe or encroach on
attaina1382
pinchc1400
accroach1423
usurp1447
to usurp on or upon1493
invade?1521
encroachc1534
jetc1590
enjamb1600
to trench on or upon1622
trench1631
trample1646
to gain on or upon1647
trespass1652
impose1667
impinge1758
infringe1769
the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > movement over, across, through, or past > [verb (intransitive)] > go beyond a point or limit > encroach physically
pinchc1330
overreachc1400
encroachc1534
croche1592
society > morality > dueness or propriety > moral impropriety > be morally improper [verb (intransitive)] > encroach on rights, etc.
intrude1534
entrench1591
interlope1603
to tramp on any one's toes1862
encroach1875
α.
c1534 tr. P. Vergil Eng. Hist. (1846) I. 137 Bie littell and littell engroched on the sowthe partes of the Ile.
1587 R. Hakluyt tr. R. de Laudonnière Notable Hist. Foure Voy. Florida f. 56 See you that you suffer him not to encroch vppon you.
1713 R. Steele Englishman No. 29. 185 I shall not encroach upon your Time.
1791 J. Smeaton Narr. Edystone Lighthouse §357 The sea encroached upon these cliffs.
1855 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. III. 260 Restraining both churches..from encroaching on the functions of the civil magistrate.
1875 B. Jowett in tr. Plato Dialogues (ed. 2) V. 116 He who encroaches shall pay twofold the price of the injury.
β. 1541 T. Elyot Image of Gouernance xxxviii. f. 93 He wold not suffer his lybertines to incroche vpon his possessions.1660 R. Coke Elements Power & Subjection 136 in Justice Vindicated Laws made by the Kings of this realm did never incroach upon the ghostly power which our Saviour by divine positive institution left only to his Church.1794 G. Adams Lect. Nat. & Exper. Philos. IV. xliv. 228 The nucleus of a spot..often changes it's figure, by the umbra incroaching irregularly upon it.
b. transitive. To impose (an unfair burden or condition) upon. Obsolete. rare. (Doubtful: perhaps what is used adverbially.)
ΚΠ
1548 Duke of Somerset Epist. Inhabitauntes Scotl. 244 What wil they not encroche vpon you?
3.
a. intransitive. To advance, intrude beyond natural or conventional limits.See also encroaching adj.
b. reflexive in same sense (obsolete rare).
ΘΚΠ
the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > going or coming in > go or come in [verb (intransitive)] > in unwelcome or unwarranted manner
pressc1390
poach?1536
shovel1540
encroach1555
intrude1573
obtrude1579
wedge1631
interlope1775
to butt in1899
to wade in1905
horn1912
muscle1928
chisel1936
1555 W. Waterman tr. Josephus in tr. J. Boemus Fardle of Facions sig. U.viij When the coueitous manne will encroche beyonde his boundes.
1599 T. Moffett Silkewormes 48 Lest heate by stealth encroch it selfe too soone.
1619 E. M. Bolton tr. Florus Rom. Hist. iii. v. 270 Lucius Sulla..shoued the enemie backe..from encroaching anie farther.
a1680 S. Butler Genuine Remains (1759) I. 214 Those that falsly venture to encroach, Where Nature has deny'd them all Approach.
1830 M. Donovan Domest. Econ. I. i. 3 A state which encroaches beyond the boundaries of sleep.
c. transitive. To encroach upon.
ΘΚΠ
the world > movement > motion in a certain direction > movement over, across, through, or past > [verb (transitive)] > move beyond > encroach physically
winc1440
encroach1578
usurp1635
to usurp on or upona1658
to eat outa1716
infringe1769
1578 H. Lyte tr. R. Dodoens Niewe Herball 660 This [Bramble] taketh roote easily..incroching grounde with the toppes of his branches.
1578 H. Lyte tr. R. Dodoens Niewe Herball 648 It incrocheth and winneth more ground.
4. intransitive. To get oneself connected with. Obsolete. rare.
ΘΚΠ
society > society and the community > social relations > association, fellowship, or companionship > associate together or with [verb (intransitive)]
mingc1275
company1387
joinc1390
meddlec1390
herd?a1400
fellowshipc1430
enfellowship1470
to step in1474
accompany?1490
yoke?a1513
to keep with ——c1515
conjoin1532
wag1550
frequent1577
encroach1579
consort1588
sort1595
commerce1596
troop1597
converse1598
to keep (also enter, come into, etc.) commons1598
to enter common1604
atone1611
to walk (also travel) in the way with1611
minglea1616
consociate1638
associate1644
corrive1647
co-unite1650
walk1650
cohere1651
engage1657
mix1667
accustom1670
to make one1711
coalite1735
commerciate1740
to have nothing to say to (also with)1780
gang?1791
companion1792
mess1795
matea1832
comrade1865
to go around1904
to throw in with1906
to get down1975
1579 S. Gosson Apol. Schoole of Abuse in Ephemerides Phialo f. 90v Penelopees suters..were glad to encroche with some of her maides.
This entry has not yet been fully updated (first published 1891; most recently modified version published online June 2022).
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