poach

¹poach

transitive verb \ˈpōch\

Definition of POACH

: to cook in simmering liquid

Origin of POACH

Middle English pocchen, from Middle French pocher, from Old French poché poached, literally, bagged, from poche bag, pocket — more at pouch

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Food Terms

Reuben, calamari, chuck, curry, edamame, foie gras, hummus, leaven, nonpareil, peel

Rhymes with POACH

broach, coach, loach, roach

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

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite