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

passer (Old French)

To pass; to pass by.

tres- (Old French)

An intensifying prefix that doesn't change the meaning of the prefixed word Trans- (across; traversing).

trespasser (Old French)

To travel; to go to. To traverse, to go through.

trespas (Old French)

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)

(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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