encroach
The origin and history of encroach.
Etymology
Comes from Middle English encrochen, from Old French encrochier ("to seize"), from Old French en- plus croc ("hook"), of Germanic origin. More at crook.
The origin and history of encroach.
Comes from Middle English encrochen, from Old French encrochier ("to seize"), from Old French en- plus croc ("hook"), of Germanic origin. More at crook.
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