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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Quiet \Qui"et\, n. [L. quies, -etis. See {Quiet}, a.]
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1. The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an
hour or a time of quiet.
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2. Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness;
tranquillity; peace; security.
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And join with thee, calm Peace and Quiet. --Milton.
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{At quiet}, still; peaceful.
{In quiet}, quietly. " I will depart in quiet." --Shak.
{Out of quiet}, disturbed; restless. [Obs.] "She is much out
of quiet." --Shak.
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