accruev. i.[See Accrue, n., and cf. Accresce, Accrete.]1. To increase; to augment.()And though power failed, her courage did accrue. (Spenser.)2. 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.(Abbott.)The great and essential advantages accruing to society from the freedom of the press. (Junius.)n.[F. accr, OF. acre, p. p. of accroitre, OF. acroistre to increase; L. ad + crescere to increase. Cf. Accretion, Crew. See Crescent.] Something that accrues; advantage accruing.()