Access

Access
Access Ac*cess" (#; 277), n. [F. acc[`e]s, L. accessus, fr. accedere. See {Accede}.] 1. A coming to, or near approach; admittance; admission; accessibility; as, to gain access to a prince. [1913 Webster]

I did repel his letters, and denied His access to me. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

2. The means, place, or way by which a thing may be approached; passage way; as, the access is by a neck of land. ``All access was thronged.'' --Milton. [1913 Webster]

3. Admission to sexual intercourse. [1913 Webster]

During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown. --Blackstone. [1913 Webster]

4. Increase by something added; addition; as, an access of territory. [In this sense accession is more generally used.] [1913 Webster]

I, from the influence of thy looks, receive Access in every virtue. --Milton. [1913 Webster]

5. An onset, attack, or fit of disease. [1913 Webster]

The first access looked like an apoplexy. --Burnet. [1913 Webster]

6. A paroxysm; a fit of passion; an outburst; as, an access of fury. [A Gallicism] [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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