v. i.
And though power failed, her courage did accrue. Spenser. [ 1913 Webster ]
The great and essential advantages accruing to society from the freedom of the press. Junius. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. accrû, OF. acreü, p. p. of accroitre, OF. acroistre to increase; L. ad + crescere to increase. Cf. Accretion, Crew. See Crescent. ] Something that accrues; advantage accruing. [ Obs. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Law) The act of accruing; accretion;