1581. J. Bell, Haddons Answ. Osor., 491. Why is Haddon accused then as an encrocher vpon other mens possessions ?
1689. R. Wright, Benefice, 16. I am a bold Incroacher on the Gods, And steal their Free-hold.
1720. Swift, Run upon Bankers, Wks. 1755, IV. I. 22. The bold encroachers on the deep.
1742. Richardson, Pamela, III. 11. I would not for the World be thought an Incroacher.
1861. Sat. Rev., 22 June, 636/1. Those irregular encroachers who border and trespass on the domain of history.