Old French

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Etymology

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en- +‎ croc +‎ -ier.

Verb

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encrochier

  1. to hook (attach by means of a hook)

Conjugation

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This verb conjugates as a first-group verb ending in -ier, with a palatal stem. These verbs are conjugated mostly like verbs in -er, but there is an extra i before the e of some endings. In the present tense an extra supporting e is needed in the first-person singular indicative and throughout the singular subjunctive, and the third-person singular subjunctive ending -t is lost. Old French conjugation varies significantly by date and by region. The following conjugation should be treated as a guide.

Descendants

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  • English: encroach

References

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