First Known Use: 15th century
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1poach
verb \ˈpōch\
Definition of POACH
transitive verb
: to cook in simmering liquid
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Origin of POACH
Middle English pocchen, from Middle French pocher, from Old French poché poached, literally, bagged, from poche bag, pocket — more at pouch
2poach
verb
Definition of POACH
intransitive verb
1
: to encroach upon especially for the purpose of taking something
2
: to trespass for the purpose of stealing game; also : to take game or fish illegally
transitive verb
1
: to trespass on <a field poached too frequently by the amateur — Times Literary Supplement>
2
a : to take (game or fish) by illegal methods b : to appropriate (something) as one's own c : to attract (as an employee or customer) away from a competitor
Origin of POACH
Middle French pocher, of Germanic origin; akin to Middle English poken to poke
First Known Use: 1611
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POACHING Defined for Kids
1poach
verb \ˈpōch\
poachedpoach·ing
Definition of POACH for Kids
: to cook slowly in liquid
2poach
verb
poachedpoaching
Definition of POACH for Kids
: to hunt or fish unlawfully
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