
| Quiescence { (Qui*es"cence) (?), (Qui*es"cen*cy) (?), } n. [L. quiescentia, fr. quiescens, p. pr.; cf. F. quiestence. See Quiesce.] The state or quality of being quiescent. "Quiescence, bodily and mental." H. Spencer. "Deeds will be done; -- while be boasts his quiescence." R. Browning. |
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