quietus

[ kwahy-ee-tuhs ]

/ kwaɪˈi təs /

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noun, plural qui·e·tus·es.

a finishing stroke; anything that effectually ends or settles: Having given a quietus to the argument, she left.

discharge or release from life.

a period of retirement or inactivity.

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Origin of quietus

1530–40; <Medieval Latin quiētus quit (in quiētus est (he) is quit, a formula of acquittance), Latin: (he) is quiet, at rest (see quiet); cf. quit¹ (adj.)

Words nearby quietus

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How to use quietus in a sentence

The briefest glance at David's productivity and output during his tenure there ought to put the quietus on that canard.
The Frum Flap|Christopher Buckley|March 27, 2010|DAILY BEAST
No ranchman or hunter would hesitate a moment, under the circumstances, to give him his eternal quietus.
Two Boys in Wyoming|Edward S. Ellis
His classical purpose was very satisfactory to my views—forming a permanent quietus to my imaginary forebodings.
Biography and Family Record of Lorenzo Snow|Eliza R. Snow Smith
The Saints took advantage of the quietus, purchased a horse-mill and soon had it in operation, and released the family graters.
Biography and Family Record of Lorenzo Snow|Eliza R. Snow Smith

A fortunate occurrence that happened at this time gave its quietus to the unpopular horse-breaking speculation.
Somehow Good|William de Morgan
There is no one to say me nay, or to hold my hand back from giving myself the final quietus.
The Sorrows of Satan|Marie Corelli

British Dictionary definitions for quietus

quietus

/ (kwaɪˈiːtəs, -ˈeɪtəs) /

noun plural -tuses

anything that serves to quash, eliminate, or killto give the quietus to a rumour

a release from life; death

the discharge or settlement of debts, duties, etc

Word Origin for quietus

C16: from Latin quiētus est, literally: he is at rest, quiet

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quietus

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