quickening
- Verb. (present participle of, quicken) .
- Noun. The action of bringing someone or something to life.
- Noun. The first noticable movements of a foetus during pregnancy, or the period when this occurs.
- Noun. Stimulation, excitement (of a feeling, emotion etc.).
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