Accrued Definition & Meaning

accrued
adjective
  1. periodically accumulated over time; "accrued interest"; "accrued leave"

"Accrued" in song lyrics

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  • "In a sentimental mood, sifting through pictures accrued"
    Oblique Brown — Snapshots

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