† ˈquickenanceObs.rare. Also 7 quicknance. [f.prec. + -ance.] = quickening vbl.n. a1617Bayne On Eph. (1643) 396 Could he not..swallow up death, create life and quicknance in us.1656Jeanes Fuln. Christ 21 A living member of her, which hath..quickenance from the head of the Church.