What does intrench mean?
Definitions for intrench
ɪnˈtrɛntʃin·trench
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Princeton's WordNet
entrench, intrenchverb
fix firmly or securely
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
To Intrenchverb
Etymology: in and trancher, French.
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.
His face
Deep scars of thunder had intrench'd, and care
Sat on his faded cheek. John Milton, Par. Lost, b. i.
ChatGPT
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 Dictionary
Intrenchverb
to cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon
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
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 Dictionary
Intrench
Intrenchment. See Entrench.
Military Dictionary and Gazetteer
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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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of intrench in Chaldean Numerology is: 3
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of intrench in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1
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