v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Convalesced p. pr. & vb. n. Convalescing. ] [ L. convalscere; con- + valescere to grow strong, v. incho. of valere to be strong. See Valiant. ] To recover health and strength gradually, after sickness or weakness; as, a patient begins to convalesce. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Convalescent. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

He found the queen somewhat convalesced. J. Knox. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ , n. [ L. convalescentia: cf. F. convalescence. ] The recovery of heath and strength after disease; the state of a body renewing its vigor after sickness or weakness; the time between the subsidence of a disease and complete restoration to health. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. One recovering from sickness. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ L. convalescens, -entis, p. pr.: cf. F. convalescent. ] 1. Recovering from sickness or debility; partially restored to health or strength. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Of or pertaining to convalescence. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In the manner of a convalescent; with increasing strength or vigor. [ 1913 Webster ]