It was this very sword intrenched it.
Shak.
His face Deep scars of thunder had intrenched.
Milton.
2. To surround with a trench or with intrenchments, as in
fortification; to fortify with a ditch and parapet; as, the army
intrenched their camp, or intrenched itself. "In the suburbs close
intrenched." Shak.
In*trench", v. i. To invade; to encroach; to infringe or trespass; to
enter on, and take possession of, that which belongs to another; --
usually followed by on or upon; as, the king was charged with
intrenching on the rights of the nobles, and the nobles were accused of
intrenching on the prerogative of the crown.
We are not to intrench upon truth in any conversation, but least of
all with children.
Locke.
In*trench"ant (?), a. [Pref. in- not + trenchant.] Not to be gashed or
marked with furrows. [Obs.]
As easy mayest thou the intrenchant air With thy keen sword
impress, as make me bleed.
Shak.