trespass
|tres-pass|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈtrɛsˌpæs/
🇬🇧
/ˈtrɛs.pəs/
unlawful entry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trespass' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'trespasser,' where 'tres-' meant 'beyond' and 'passer' meant 'to pass.'
Historical Evolution
'trespasser' transformed into the Middle English word 'trespassen,' and eventually became the modern English word 'trespass.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pass beyond,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to enter unlawfully.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an unlawful act of entering, or remaining on, someone else's property without permission.
The sign warned against trespass.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40