quieten etymology

Etymology:

• Middle English: queten, from Old French: quiter, from Latin: quietus, meaning "quiet" or "at rest"
• ultimately derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *kwi-, meaning "to rest" or "to lie down"

Meaning:

• To make or become quiet or calm
• To suppress or silence
• To subdue or pacify

Origin:

• The word "quiten" entered the English language in the 13th century from Old French, which in turn had borrowed it from Latin.
• The Latin term "quietus" was widely used in ancient Rome as a legal term referring to a person's status as being clear of debts or obligations.
• The concept of "quietus" extended beyond financial matters to include a sense of peace, tranquility, and freedom from disturbance.
• Over time, the term "quiten" evolved in English to encompass a broader range of meanings, including the act of calming, subduing, or suppressing something or someone.

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