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reminiscence |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Reminiscence \Rem`i*nis"cence\ (r?m`?-n?s"sens), n. [F. r['e]miniscence, L. reminiscentia.] 1. The act or power of recalling past experience; the state of being reminiscent; remembrance; memory. The other part of memory, called reminiscence, which is the retrieving of a thing at present forgot, or but confusedly remembered. --South. I forgive your want of reminiscence, since it is long since I saw you --Sir W. Scott. 2. That which is remembered, or recalled to mind; a statement or narration of remembered experience; a recollection; as pleasing or painful reminiscences. Syn: Remembrance; recollection. See {Memory}. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: reminiscence n : a mental impression retained and recalled
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