The Collaborative International Dictionary
Out of quiet
Quiet \Qui"et\, n. [L. quies, -etis. See Quiet, a.]
The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet.
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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.