Though the streets of Birmingham have for many ages been exposed to the hand of the encroacher, yet, by a little care, and less expence, they might in about one century be reduced to a considerable degree of use and beauty.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
The inhabitant became an early encroacher upon nor narrow streets, and sometimes the lord was the greatest.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
For love is an encroacher.
"Clarissa, Volume 5 (of 9)"
Samuel Richardson