Access (#; 277), n. [F. accès, L. accessus, fr. accedere. See Accede.] 1. A coming to, or near approach; admittance; admission; accessibility; as, to gain access to a prince.[1913 Webster]
I did repel his letters, and deniedHis access to me.
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.[1913 Webster]
3. Admission to sexual intercourse.[1913 Webster]
During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown.
4. Increase by something added; addition; as, an access of territory. [In this sense accession is more generally used.][1913 Webster]
I, from the influence of thy looks, receiveAccess in every virtue.
5. An onset, attack, or fit of disease.[1913 Webster]
The first access looked like an apoplexy.
6. A paroxysm; a fit of passion; an outburst; as, an access of fury. [A Gallicism][1913 Webster]