The Only Use of "accost" in "To Kill a Mockingbird"

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The Only Use

accost
in
To Kill a Mockingbird
(Edited)

When we were on the sidewalk in front of Miss Maudie's, Mr. Avery accosted us.
p. 74.3

accosted = approached and spoke in a challenging manner

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(1) (accost)
to approach aggressively or inappropriately
(2) (meaning too rare to warrant focus)