Definition for IN'GRESS

IN'GRESS, n. [L. ingressus, ingredior, supra.]

  1. Entrance; as, the ingress of air into the lungs. It is particularly applied to the entrance of the moon into the shadow of the earth in eclipses, the sun's entrance into a sign, &c.
  2. Power of entrance; means of entering. All ingress was prohibited.

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