CONVALESCED

Verb

convalesced

simple past tense and past participle of convalesce

Source: Wiktionary


Con`va*lesced", a.

Definition: Convalescent. [R.] He found the queen somewhat convalesced. J. Knox.

CONVALESCE

Con`va*lesce", v. i. [imp. & p.p. Convalesced; p.pr. & vb.n. Convalescing.] Etym: [L. convalscere; con- + valescere to grow strong, v. incho. of valere to be strong. See Vallant.]

Definition: To recover health and strength gradually, after sickness or weakness; as, a patient begins to convalesce.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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