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encroacher|ɛnˈkrəʊtʃə(r)|
[f. encroach v. + -er.]
One who encroaches (on).
1581J. Bell Haddon's Answ. Osor. 491 Why is Haddon accused..as an encrocher upon other mens possessions? 1689R. Wright Benefice 16, I am a bold Incroacher on the Gods, And steal their Free-hold. 1720Swift Run upon Bankers Wks. 1755 IV. i. 22 The bold encroachers on the deep. 1742Richardson Pamela III. 11, I would not for the World be thought an Incroacher. 1861Sat. Rev. 22 June, Those irregular encroachers who border and trespass on the domain of history. |