Emily Dickinson Lexicon

AC-CESS', n. [L. accessus, from accedo. See Accede. Fr. accès.]

1. A coming to; near approach; admittance; admission; as, to gain access to a prince.
2. Approach, or the way by which a thing may be approached; as the access is by a neck of land. – Bacon.
3. Means of approach; liberty to approach; implying previous obstacles. By whom also we have access by faith. – Rom. v.
4. Admission to sexual intercourse. During coverture, access of the husband shall be presumed, unless the contrary be shown. – Blackstone.
5. Addition; increase by something added; as, an access of territory; but in this sense accession is more generally used.
6. The return of a fit or paroxysm of disease, or fever. In this sense accession is generally used.