Defn: Any defensive work consisting of at least a trench or ditch and
a parapet made from the earth thrown up in making such a ditch.
On our side, we have thrown up intrenchments on Winter and Prospect
Hills. Washington.
3. Any defense or protection.
4. An encroachment or infringement. The slight intrenchment upon individual freedom. Southey.
INTREPID In*trep"id, a. Etym: [L. intrepidus: cf. F. intrépide. See In- not, and Trepidation.]
Defn: Not trembling or shaking with fear; fearless; bold; brave; undaunted; courageous; as, an intrepid soldier; intrepid spirit.
Syn. — Fearless; dauntless; resolute; brave; courageous; daring; valiant; heroic; doughty.
INTREPIDITY
In`tre*pid"i*ty, n. Etym: [Cf. F. intrépidité.]
Defn: The quality or state of being intrepid; fearless bravery; courage; resoluteness; valor. Sir Roger had acquitted himself of two or three sentences with a look of much business and great intrepidity. Addison.
Syn.
— Courage; heroism; bravery; fortitude; gallantry; valor. See
Courage, Heroism.
INTREPIDLY
In*trep"id*ly, adv.