Ramollescence

Ramollescence Ram`ol*les"cence (r[a^]m`[o^]l*l[e^]s"sens), n. [F. ramollir to make soft, to soften; pref. re- re- + amollir to soften; a (L. ad) + mollir to soften, L. mollire, fr. mollis soft.] A softening or mollifying. [R.] [1913 Webster]