trespassers
|tres-pass-ers|
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/ˈtrɛsˌpæsərz/
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/ˈtrɛsˌpæsəz/
(trespasser)
unauthorized entry
Etymology
Etymology Information
'trespasser' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'trespasser,' where 'tres-' meant 'beyond' and 'passer' meant 'to pass.'
Historical Evolution
'trespasser' changed from the Old French word 'trespasser' and eventually became the modern English word 'trespasser.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to pass beyond a boundary,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to enter unlawfully.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42
