ACCROACH Definition & Meaning

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accroach

[uh-krohch]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

verb (used with object)

to assume to oneself without right or authority; usurp.

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Other 51�Թ� Forms

accroachment noun

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of accroach¹

1275–1325; Middle English acrochen < Anglo-French a ( c ) crocher to catch hold of, seize, usurp, Old French: derivative of croc hook, crook ¹ (< Germanic ) with ac- ac-; encroach

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They had attempted to accroach to themselves royal power.

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Antonyms: See unusual. usually, adv. ordinarily, generally, customarily, commonly. usurp, v. arrogate, seize, appropriate, accroach. usurpation, n. arrogation, seizure, appropriation. utility, n. usefulness.

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Accrington accroides gum

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