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   accroach , v. t. [OE. acrochen, accrochen, to obtain, OF. acrochier, F. accrocher; à (L. ad) + croc hook (E. crook).]
   To hook, or draw to one's self as with a hook. [Obs.]
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   To usurp, as jurisdiction or royal prerogatives.
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   They had attempted to accroach to themselves royal power.
   Stubbs.
   
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