suent

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adjective

su·​ent

ˈsüənt

1

dialectal : smooth, even, regular, steady

2

dialectal : equable, agreeable

3

dialectal : placid, quiet, grave, demure

suently adverb dialectal

suent

2 of 2

adverb

"

dialectal

: in a suent manner

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

alteration of Middle English suaunt, suante following, agreeable, smooth, from Middle French suiant, suant, present participle of suir to follow

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