Poach
(verb)
- Illegally hunt or catch (game or fish) on land or in waters not one's own.
- Cook (an egg) by immersing it in simmering water.
- Steal (an employee) from one employer to work for another.
Origin:
Late 16th century (as a noun denoting a dish of fish or eggs cooked in a liquid): from old french pocher "to bag, pouch", from poche "bag".
Examples:
- He was caught poaching deer on the protected land.
- She poached the eggs and served them with toast.
- The company was accused of poaching employees from its rival.
- He poached fish in the river without permission.
- The poached eggs were the perfect addition to the salad.