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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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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