accroach (ăkkrōch), v. t. [OE. acrochen, accrochen, to obtain, OF. acrochier, F. accrocher; à (L. ad) + croc hook (E. crook).] 1. To hook, or draw to one's self as with a hook. [Obs.]
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2. 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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