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qui⋅et⋅en

  [kwahy-i-tn] Chiefly British
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–verb (used without object)
1. to become quiet (often fol. by down).
–verb (used with object)
2. to make quiet.
Origin:
1820–30; quiet 1 + -en 1

Related forms:
qui⋅et⋅en⋅er, noun
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qui·et·en   (kwī'ĭ-tn)   
tr. & intr.v.   qui·et·ened, qui·et·en·ing, qui·et·ens Chiefly British
To make or become quiet.
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