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