əkˈsesərɪ n. & adj. (also accessary) --n. (pl. -ies) 1 an
additional or
extra thing. 2 (usu. in pl.) a a
small attachment or
fitting. b a small
item of (esp. a woman's)
dress (e.g. shoes, gloves, handbag). 3 (often foll. by to) a
person who helps in or knows
the details of an (esp. illegal)
act,
without taking part in
it. --adj. additional; contributing or aiding in a
minor way;
dispensable. øaccessory
before (or after) the
fact a person who incites (or assists)
another to
commit a
crime. øøaccessorial adj. [med.L accessorius (as ACCEDE)]