In*trench" (?), v. t. [imp. &
p. p. Intrenched (?); p. pr. & vb.
n. Intrenching.]
1. To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in
or upon.
It was this very sword intrenched
it.
Shak.
His face
Deep scars of thunder had intrenched.
Milton.
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.
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 nobles were accused of
intrenching on the prerogative of the crown.
We are not to intrench upon truth in any
conversation, but least of all with children.
Locke.
