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QUIESCENCES
Noun
quiescences
plural of quiescence
Source: Wiktionary
QUIESCENCE
Qui*es"cence, Qui*es"cen*cy, n. Etym: [L. quiescentia, fr. quiescens, p. pr.; cf. F. quiestence. See Quiesce.]
Definition: The state or quality of being quiescent. "Quiescence, bodily and mental." H. Spencer. Deeds will be done; -- while be boasts his quiescence. R. Browning.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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