† ˈsilencyObs.rare. [See silence n. and -y.] Silence. 1634F. Lenton Inns of Crt. Anagrammatist B iv, And, in Love's silency, Whisperd each other, Lord, what a back hath he!1642H. More Song of Soul i. ii. 20 The Moon in silency Doth passe by night.Ibid. iii. 65 In solem silency this vapour rose.