Convalesce \Con`va*lesce"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Convalesced}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Convalescing}.] [L. convalscere; con- + valescere to grow strong, v. incho. of valere to be strong. See {Valiant}.] To recover health and strength gradually, after sickness or weakness; as, a patient begins to convalesce. [1913 Webster]
Convalesced \Con`va*lesced"\, a. Convalescent. [R.] [1913 Webster] He found the queen somewhat convalesced. --J. Knox. [1913 Webster] Convalescence