Ac*crue" (#), 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.
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Ac*crue", n. [F. accru, OF. acreu, p. p. of accroitre, OF. acroistre to increase; L. ad + crescere to increase. Cf. Accretion, Crew. See Crescent.]
Something that accrues; advantage accruing.
[Obs.]
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