INCURRENT In*cur"rent, a. Etym: [L. incurrens, p. pr. incurere, incursum, to run in; in- + currere to run.] (Zoöl.)
Defn: Characterized by a current which flows inward; as, the incurrent orifice of lamellibranch Mollusca.
INCURSION
In*cur"sion, n. Etym: [L. incursio: cf. F. incursion. See Incur.]
1. A running into; hence, an entering into a territory with hostile intention; a temporary invasion; a predatory or harassing inroad; a raid. The Scythian, whose incursions wild Have wasted Sogdiana. Milton. The incursions of the Goths disordered the affairs of the Roman Empire. Arbuthnot.
2. Attack; occurrence. [Obs.] Sins of daily incursion. South.
Syn.
— Invasion; inroad; raid; foray; sally; attack; onset; irruption.
See Invasion.
INCURSIVE
In*cur"sive, a.
Defn: Making an incursion; invasive; aggressive; hostile.
INCURTAIN
In*cur"tain, v. t.
Defn: To curtain. [Obs.]