† crown-croachern. [ < crownn. + a shortening of encroachern.] Obsolete a person who has wrongfully acquired or seized the crown of a kingdom.
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1587 J. HigginsMirour for Magistrates (new ed.) i. Rudacke f. 49v Sith stories all doe tell in euery age How these crowne croachers come to shamefull ends.