Definitions for intrench
ɪnˈtrɛntʃin·trench

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. entrench, intrenchverb

   fix firmly or securely

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To Intrenchverb

   Etymology: in and trancher, French.

   1. To invade; to encroach; to cut off part of what belongs to another.

   Little I desire my scepter should intrench on God's sovereignty, which is the only king of men's consciences. Charles I .

   That crawling insect, who from mud began,
   Warm'd by my beams, and kindled into man!
   Durst he, who does but for my pleasure live,
   Intrench on love, my great prerogative. John Dryden, Aureng.

   We are not to intrench upon truth in any conversation, but least of all with children. John Locke.

   2. To break with hollows.

   His face
   Deep scars of thunder had intrench'd, and care
   Sat on his faded cheek. John Milton, Par. Lost, b. i.

   3. To fortify with a trench: as, the allies were intrenched in their camp.

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1. intrench

   Intrench, also spelled as entrench, means to establish something, such as an attitude, habit, or belief, so firmly that it is unlikely to change or be removed. It can also refer to the act of establishing a strong defensive position, usually applicable in a military context.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intrenchverb

   to cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon

2. Intrenchverb

   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

3. Intrenchverb

   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

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Intrench

   Intrenchment. See Entrench.

Military Dictionary and GazetteerRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. intrench

   Is to make secure against the attack of an enemy by digging a ditch or trench, etc. To intrench upon, to invade, to make encroachments upon the property or territories of another.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of intrench in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of intrench in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=intrench
2. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=intrench
3. ^ ChatGPT
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4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/intrench
5. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=intrench
6. ^ Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/59563/pg59563-images.html