English word trespass comes from Old French passer (To pass; to pass by.), Old French tres-

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Detailed word origin of trespass

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
passer	Old French (fro)	To pass; to pass by.
tres-	Old French (fro)	An intensifying prefix that doesn't change the meaning of the prefixed word Trans- (across; traversing).
trespasser	Old French (fro)	To travel; to go to. To traverse, to go through.
trespas	Old French (fro)	Pass (opening, road, or track, available for passing; especially, one through or over some dangerous or otherwise impracticable barrier; a passageway; a defile; a ford).
trespass	English (eng)	(legal) Any of various torts involving interference to another's enjoyment of his property, especially the act of being present on another's land without lawful excuse.. Sin [1290].

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