noun
quietus
Quietus (noun) means a stillness or pause; something that quiets or represses; removal from activity.
noun
1
A stillness or pause; something that quiets or represses; removal from activity.
2
Final settlement (e.g., of a debt).
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Etymology
Short for Medieval Latin quiētus est (literally “he is quiet”). First attested in the 1530s. Earlier attested as Late Middle English quietus est. Doublet of coy, quiet, quit, and quite.
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What is the meaning of quietus?
"quietus" (noun) means a stillness or pause; something that quiets or represses; removal from activity.
What are the different meanings of quietus?
"quietus" has 2 main meanings: 1. A stillness or pause; something that quiets or represses; removal from activity; 2. Final settlement (e.g., of a debt).