a. [ L. increscens, -entis, p. pr. of increscere. See Increase. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

1. Increasing; growing; augmenting; swelling; enlarging. [ 1913 Webster ]

Between the incresent and decrescent moon. Tennyson. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Her.) Increasing; on the increase; -- said of the moon represented as the new moon, with the points turned toward the dexter side. [ 1913 Webster ]