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Out of quiet

Quiet \Qui"et\, n. [L. quies, -etis. See Quiet, a.]

  1. The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.

  2. Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace; security.

    And join with thee, calm Peace and Quiet.
    --Milton.

    At quiet, still; peaceful.

    In quiet, quietly. `` I will depart in quiet.''
    --Shak.

    Out of quiet, disturbed; restless. [Obs.] ``She is much out of quiet.''
    --Shak.

Usage examples of "out of quiet".

She swam lazily out of quiet into the light, feeling hands holding her head and the rim of a cup at her lips once more.