n. [ F. réminiscence, L. reminiscentia. ] 1. The act or power of recalling past experience; the state of being reminiscent; remembrance; memory. [ 1913 Webster ] The other part of memory, called reminiscence, which is the retrieving of a thing at present forgot, or but confusedly remembered. South. [ 1913 Webster ] I forgive your want of reminiscence, since it is long since I saw you. Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ] 2. That which is remembered, or recalled to mind; a statement or narration of remembered experience; a recollection; as, pleasing or painful reminiscences. [ 1913 Webster ] Syn. -- Remembrance; recollection. See Memory. [ 1913 Webster ] | 