accessn.[F. accs, L. accessus, fr. accedere. See Accede.]1. A coming to, or near approach; admittance; admission; accessibility; as, to gain access to a prince.()I did repel his letters, and denied
His access to me. (Shak.)2. The means, place, or way by which a thing may be approached; passage way; as, the access is by a neck of land.(Milton.)3. Admission to sexual intercourse.()During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown. (Blackstone.)4. Increase by something added; addition; as, an access of territory. [In this sense accession is more generally used.]()I, from the influence of thy looks, receive
Access in every virtue. (Milton.)5. An onset, attack, or fit of disease.()The first access looked like an apoplexy. (Burnet.)6. A paroxysm; a fit of passion; an outburst; as, an access of fury.()