Obs. rare–1. [ad. late L. accrēscentia; see prec. and -NCY.] prop. The quality of being accrescent or of growing on; hence, an accrescence or accretion.
1649. Jer. Taylor, Gt. Exemp., I. iv. 124. We shall have more of human infirmities to be ashamed of than can be excused by the accrescencies and condition of our nature.
