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Webster 1913 Edition

Intrenchment

In-trench′ment

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Noun.
[From
Intrench
.]
1.
The act of intrenching or the state of being intrenched.
2.
(Mil.)
Any defensive work consisting of at least a trench or ditch and a parapet made from the earth thrown up in making such a ditch.
On our side, we have thrown up
intrenchments
on Winter and Prospect Hills.
Washington.
3.
Any defense or protection.
4.
An encroachment or infringement.
The slight
intrenchment
upon individual freedom.
Southey.
Syn. – Fearless; dauntless; resolute; brave; courageous; daring; valiant; heroic; doughty.

Webster 1828 Edition

Intrenchment

INTRENCH'MENT

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Noun.
Properly, a trench or ditch only; but as the earth thrown out of a trench forms a part,and often the most necessary and useful part of a fortification, hence intrenchment is generally understood to signify a ditch and parapet,and sometimes it signifies fascines covered with earth, gabions, bags filled with earth, or other materials collected to cover men from an enemy's fire.
On our side we have thrown up intrenchments on Winter and Prospect hills.

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