Con·va·lesce v. i. [imp. & p. p. Convalesced p. pr. & vb. n. Convalescing.] To recover health and strength gradually, after sickness or weakness; as, a patient begins to convalesce.
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Con·va·lesced a. Convalescent. [R.]
He found the queen somewhat convalesced. --J. Knox.
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