Con`va*lesce" (?), 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
Vallant.] To recover health and strength gradually,
after sickness or weakness; as, a patient begins to
convalesce.