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trespassed | trespasser |

As a verb trespassed

is (trespass).

As a noun trespasser is

one who trespasses; an interloper.

trespassed

English

Verb

(head)
  • (trespass)

  • trespass

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) .

    Noun

    (es)
  • sin
  • Forgive us our trespasses , as we forgive those who trespass against us
  • (legal) Any of various torts involving interference to another's enjoyment of his property, especially the act of being present on another's land without lawful excuse.
  • Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Verb

    (es)
  • To commit an offence; to sin.
  • * Bible, 2 Chron. xxviii. 22
  • In the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the Lord.
  • (obsolete) To offend against, to wrong (someone).
  • * 1526 , Bible , tr. William Tyndale, Matthew VI:
  • And forgeve us oure trespases, even as we forgeve them which trespas us.
  • To go too far; to put someone to inconvenience by demand or importunity; to intrude.
  • to trespass upon the time or patience of another
  • (legal) To enter someone else's property illegally.
  • (obsolete) To pass beyond a limit or boundary; hence, to depart; to go.
  • * Ld. Berners
  • Soon after this, noble Robert de Bruce trespassed out of this uncertain world.
    Derived terms
    * trespasser

    trespasser

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who trespasses; an interloper.
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