Reticense
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reticense is a noun meaning Archaic spelling of reticence.
Meaning
Archaic spelling of reticence.
Example Sentences
That is why I regret that my arguments have not convinced many scholars, as shown by the reticenses of some here present.
The greatest egotist has his reticenses. It is only during the sessions of sweet silent thought that a man can summon his soul to judgment.
The honour of a household is inextricably linked to the reputation of the women who live there [...]. This reputation is sealed by their public display of shame, as manifest in a reticense towards appearing in public places.
Oh! M. de Vieux, this elixir, and the gallows, will suit you … that you may know what it is to enjoy … / He was going to continue, or to be silent, after these reticenses, but Kant interrupted one or both of these things, [...]
Word Forms
- reticenses
- reticensing
- reticensed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include reticence, irreticence, tight-lippedness, reluctancy, restraint, reluctation.
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