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 Silence \Si"lence\, n. [F., fr. L. silentium. See {Silent}.]
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   1. The state of being silent; entire absence of sound or
      noise; absolute stillness.
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            I saw and heared; for such a numerous host
            Fled not in silence through the frighted deep.
                                                  --Milton.
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   2. Forbearance from, or absence of, speech; taciturnity;
      muteness.
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   3. Secrecy; as, these things were transacted in silence.
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            The administration itself keeps a profound silence.
                                                  --D. Webster.
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   4. The cessation of rage, agitation, or tumilt; calmness;
      quiest; as, the elements were reduced to silence.
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   5. Absence of mention; oblivion.
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            And what most merits fame, in silence hid. --Milton.
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