entrench upon
verb (used with object)
1.
to place in a position of strength; establish firmly or solidly: safely entrenched behind undeniable facts.
2.
to dig trenches for defensive purposes around (oneself, a military position, etc.).
verb (used without object)
3.
to encroach; trespass; infringe (usually followed by on or upon ): to entrench on the domain or rights of another.
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entrench or intrench (ɪnˈtrɛntʃ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | (tr) to construct (a defensive position) by digging trenches around it |
| 2. | (tr) to fix or establish firmly, esp so as to prevent removal or change |
| 3. | (intr; |
| intrench or intrench | |
| —vb | |
| en'trenched or intrench | |
| —adj | |
| in'trenched or intrench | |
| —adj | |
| en'trencher or intrench | |
| —n | |
| in'trencher or intrench | |
| —n | |
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Entrench upon
is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a fool or simpleton; ninny. |
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