Cōn'va-lē'sce, v. t.

(-lēs'), v. t. [imp. & p. p. CONVALESCED; p. pr. & vb. n. CONVALESCING.] [Lat. convalescere, from con and valescere, to grow strong, v. inchoative of valere, to be strong.] To recover health and strength after sickness; to regain vigor after weakness. He [the king] found the queen somewhat convalesced. Knox.