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Webster 1913 Edition
Intrenchment
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
,Noun.
On our side we have thrown up intrenchments on Winter and Prospect hills.
Definition 2024
intrenchment
intrenchment
English
Noun
intrenchment (plural intrenchments)
- Archaic spelling of entrenchment.
- 1928, Edith Heal, Robin Hood, Rand McNally & Company, pages 31-2:
- This steepness was intensified on all sides by an artificial intrenchment which divided the promontory from the mainland.
- 1928, Edith Heal, Robin Hood, Rand McNally & Company, pages 31-2: