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   Accrue , v. i. [imp. & p. p. Accrued ; p. pr. & vb. n. Accruing.] [See Accrue, n., and cf. Accresce, Accrete.]
   To increase; to augment.
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   And though power failed, her courage did accrue.
   Spenser.
   
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   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.
   
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   The great and essential advantages accruing to society from the freedom of the press.
   Junius.
   
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   Accrue, 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.]
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