intrench
Americanverb (used with or without object)
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Durst he, who does but for my pleasure live, Intrench on love, my great prerogative?
From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 05 by Scott, Walter, Sir
Intrench yourselves on the Virginia side and await reinforcements if necessary.
From Ball's Bluff An Episode and its Consequences to some of us by Peirson, Charles Lawrence
And how dare you, who from my bounty live, Intrench upon my love's prerogative?
From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04 by Scott, Walter, Sir
Intrench yourself behind the letter of the law.
From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William
Intrench, so to speak, your mind in the citadel of your own heart.
From Serious Hours of a Young Lady by Sainte-Foi, Charles
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