Associations to the word «Quickening»

Wiktionary

QUICKENING, verb. Present participle of quicken
QUICKENING, noun. An increase of speed.
QUICKENING, noun. The action of bringing someone or something to life.
QUICKENING, noun. The first noticable movements of a foetus during pregnancy, or the period when this occurs.
QUICKENING, noun. Stimulation, excitement (of a feeling, emotion etc.).

Dictionary definition

QUICKENING, noun. The process of showing signs of life; "the quickening of seed that will become ripe grain".
QUICKENING, noun. The stage of pregnancy at which the mother first feels the movements of the fetus.
QUICKENING, noun. The act of accelerating; increasing the speed.

Wise words

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