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Webster 1913 Edition

Marcescent

Mar-ces′cent

,

Adj.

[L.

marcescens

, p. pr. of

marcescere

to wither, decay, fr.

marcere

to wither, droop: cf. F.

marcescent

.]

(Bot.)

Withering without falling off; fading; decaying.

Webster 1828 Edition

Marcescent

MARCES'CENT

,

Adj.

[L. marcescens, marcesco.]

Withering; fading; decaying.