accroach

English - English

Definition of accroach in English English dictionary

To encroach

To hook, or draw to oneself as with a hook

To usurp, as jurisdiction or royal prerogatives

{f} take without authority, steal, usurp

To hook, or draw to one's self as with a hook

Hyphenation

ac·croach

Etymology

() From Old French acrochier "to hook in", from a- + croche "hook".