intrench

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Intrench yourself behind the letter of the law.

From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William

Entrench, en-trensh′, Intrench, in-, v.t. to dig a trench around: to fortify with a ditch and parapet.—v.i. to encroach.—n.

From Chambers's Twentieth Century Dictionary (part 2 of 4: E-M) by Various

Intrench, so to speak, your mind in the citadel of your own heart.

From Serious Hours of a Young Lady by Sainte-Foi, Charles

And how dare you, who from my bounty live, Intrench upon my love's prerogative?

From The works of John Dryden, now first collected in eighteen volumes. Volume 04 by Scott, Walter, Sir

Intrench yourselves on the Virginia side and await reinforcements if necessary.

From Ball's Bluff An Episode and its Consequences to some of us by Peirson, Charles Lawrence