Middle English word encrochen comes from Old French croc (A hook-shaped weapon. Grappling hook. Hook.), Old French en- (En- (in; into). En- (intensifier).)
Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
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croc | Old French (fro) | A hook-shaped weapon. Grappling hook. Hook. |
en- | Old French (fro) | En- (in; into). En- (intensifier). |
encrochier | Old French (fro) | To hook (attach by means of a hook). |
encrochen | Middle English (enm) |