Scottish National Dictionary (1700–)
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First published 1960 (SND Vol. V).
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INTRUSE, v. To intrude upon; to force (oneself or another) upon, esp. of a patron forcing a minister upon a congregation against their wishes. Rare and hist. See also Intrude.s.Sc. 1856 H. S. Riddell St Matthew xii. 29:
How can ony ane intruse intill the hous o' ane strang man?Sc. 1904 A. Lang Hist. Scot. III. 272:
Only Protesters were to be presented to livings [in 1654]; they were to be intrused, despite the wishes of the majority of the parishioners.
