01 v. t. To join side to side; to border; hence, to sail along the coast or side of.
imp. & p. p.
Accosted; p. pr. & vb. n.
Accosting
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1.
To join side to side; to border; hence, to sail along the coast or side of.[Obs.]
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2.
To approach; to make up to.[Archaic]
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3.
To speak to first; to address; to greet.