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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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ACCRESS, v. Also accresce. [ɑ′krɛs]

1. To accrue, come to as an addition.Sc. 1718 Records Conv. Burghs (1855) 195:
Any strength that may accress to him.
Sc. 1753 Trial J. Stewart 161:
These lands were the best farms on the estate, and most of the benefits accresced from them.

2. To increase, grow.Abd. 1759 F. Douglas Rural Love 15:
The purse, however fairly come, In time accress'd to twice the sum.

[Orig. Sc., from 1634, from Roman Law term accrescere, to grow, be an accretion to.]

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