Defn: One who by gradual steps enters on, and takes possession of, what is not his own.
ENCROACHINGLY
En*croach"ing*ly, adv.
Defn: By way of encroachment.
ENCROACHMENT
En*croach"ment, n.
1. The act of entering gradually or silently upon the rights or possessions of another; unlawful intrusion. An unconstitutional encroachment of military power on the civil establishment. Bancroft.
2. That which is taken by encroaching on another.
3. (Law)
Defn: An unlawful diminution of the possessions of another.
ENCRUST
En*crust", v. t.
Defn: To incrust. See Incrust.