[qui.et] n [ME, fr. L quiet-, quies rest, quiet--more at while] (14c): the quality or state of being quiet: tranquillity -- on the quiet : in a secretive manner: in secret
[2]quiet adj [ME, fr. MF, fr. L quietus, fr. pp. of quiescere] (14c) 1 a: marked by little or no motion or activity: calm "a ~ sea" b: gentle, easygoing "a ~ temperament" c: not interfered with "~ reading" d: enjoyed in peace and relaxation "a ~ cup of tea"
2. a: free from noise or uproar: still b: unobtrusive, conservative "~ clothes"
3: secluded "a ~ nook" -- qui.et.ly adv -- qui.et.ness n [3]quiet adv (1573): in a quiet manner "a quiet-running engine" [4]quiet vb [ME, fr. LL quietare to set free, to calm, fr. L quietus] vt (14c) 1: to cause to be quiet: calm
2: to make secure by freeing from dispute or question "~ title to a property" ~ vi: to become quiet--usu. used with down -- qui.et.er n