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Definition of Accrues
Accrue Accrue Ac*crue" ([a^]k*kr[udd]"), v. i. [imp. & p. p.
Accrued; p. pr. & vb. n. Accruing.] [See Accrue, n.,
and cf. Accresce, Accrete.]
1. To increase; to augment.
And though power failed, her courage did accrue.
--Spenser.
2. To come to by way of increase; to arise or spring as a
growth or result; to be added as increase, profit, or
damage, especially as the produce of money lent.
``Interest accrues to principal.' --Abbott.
The great and essential advantages accruing to
society from the freedom of the press. --Junius.
Accrue Accrue Ac*crue", n. [F. accr[^u], OF. acre["u], p. p. of
accroitre, OF. acroistre to increase; L. ad + crescere to
increase. Cf. Accretion, Crew. See Crescent.]
Something that accrues; advantage accruing. [Obs.]