n. [ L. resipiscentia, from resipiscere to recover one's senses: cf. F. résipiscence. ] Wisdom derived from severe experience; hence, repentance. [ R. ] Bp. Montagu. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ F. réminiscence, L. reminiscentia. ]
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 ]