convalescent

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There came a day at last when the convalescent was able to leave his bed for an hour or so, just strong enough to crawl into the sitting-room with the help of Gilbert's arm, and to sit in an easy-chair, propped up by pillows, very feeble of aspect, and with a wan haggard countenance that pleaded mutely for pity.

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  1. Recovering health and strength after sickness or debility.
  2. Pertaining to convalescence; adapted to a state of convalescence.
  3. One who is recovering health or strength after sickness or weakness.

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  1. = French convalescent = Spanish convaleciente = Portuguese Italian convalescente, from Latin conva!escen(t-)s, present participle of convalescere, grow strong or well: see convalesce.
 

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