Ac*crete" (#), v. i. [From L. accretus, p. p. of accrescere to increase.]

1.

To grow together.

2.

To adhere; to grow (to); to be added; -- with to.

 

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Ac*crete", v. t.

To make adhere; to add.

Earle.

 

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Ac*crete", a.

1.

Characterized by accretion; made up; as, accrete matter.

2. Bot.

Grown together.

Gray.

 

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