Hypertext Webster Gateway: "intruded"

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Intrude \In*trude"\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Intruded}; p. pr. &
vb. n. {Intruding}.]
1. To thrust or force (something) in or upon; especially, to
force (one's self) in without leave or welcome; as, to
intrude one's presence into a conference; to intrude one's
opinions upon another.

2. To enter by force; to invade. [Obs.]

Why should the worm intrude the maiden bud? --Shak.

3. (Geol.) The cause to enter or force a way, as into the
crevices of rocks.

Syn: To obtrude; encroach; infringe; intrench; trespass. See
{Obtrude}.

From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)

Intruded \In*trud"ed\, p. a. (Geol.)
Same as {Intrusive}.


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