\Ac*cess"\ (#; 277), n. [F. acc[`e]s, 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. ``All access was thronged.'' --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. [A Gallicism]