[f. ENCROACH v. + -ER.] One who encroaches (on).

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1581.  J. Bell, Haddon’s Answ. Osor., 491. Why is Haddon accused then as an encrocher vpon other mens possessions…?

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1689.  R. Wright, Benefice, 16. I am a bold Incroacher on the Gods, And steal their Free-hold.

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1720.  Swift, Run upon Bankers, Wks. 1755, IV. I. 22. The bold encroachers on the deep.

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1742.  Richardson, Pamela, III. 11. I would not for the World be thought an Incroacher.

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1861.  Sat. Rev., 22 June, 636/1. Those irregular encroachers who border and trespass on the domain of history.

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