obmutescence Meaning, Definition & Usage

Ob`mu*tes"cence noun

Etymology

L. obmutescens, p.pr of obmutescere to become dumb; ob (see Ob-) + mutescere to grow dumb, fr. mutus dumb.

Definitions

1. A becoming dumb; loss of speech. Sir T. Browne.
2. A keeping silent or mute. Paley.