Noah Webster
Influx
IN'FLUX, noun [Latin influxus, influo; in and fluo, to flow.]
1. The act of flowing in; as an influx of light or other fluid.
2. Infusion; intromission.
The influx of the knowledge of God, in relation to everlasting life, is infinitely of moment.
3. Influence, power. [Not used.]
4. A coming in; introduction; importation in abundance; as a great influx of goods into a country, or an influx of gold and silver.