a. [ L. quiescens, -entis, p. pr. of quiescere: cf. F. quiescent. See Quiesce. ]
In times of national security, the feeling of patriotism . . . is so quiescent that it seems hardly to exist. Prof. Wilson. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. (Gram.) A silent letter. M. Stuart. [ 1913 Webster ]
adv. In a quiescent manner. [ 1913 Webster ]