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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].