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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