access

Definitions

1. 1.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.
2. 2.Admission to sexual intercourse. During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown. Blackstone.
3. 3.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.
4. 4.An onset, attack, or fit of disease. The first access looked like an apoplexy. Burnet.
5. 5.A paroxysm; a fit of passion; an outburst; as, an access of fury. [A Gallicism]

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is 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 called?
• What is admission to sexual intercourse. During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown. Blackstone called?
• What is 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 called?
• What is an onset, attack, or fit of disease. The first access looked like an apoplexy. Burnet called?
• What is a paroxysm; a fit of passion; an outburst; as, an access of fury. [A Gallicism] called?