\Rem`i*nis"cence\ (r?m`?-n?s"sens), n. [F.
r['e]miniscence, L. reminiscentia.]
1. The act or power of recalling past experience; the state
   of being reminiscent; remembrance; memory.

         The other part of memory, called reminiscence, which
         is the retrieving of a thing at present forgot, or
         but confusedly remembered.            --South.

         I forgive your want of reminiscence, since it is
         long since I saw you.                 --Sir W.
                                               Scott.

2. That which is remembered, or recalled to mind; a statement
   or narration of remembered experience; a recollection; as,
   pleasing or painful reminiscences.

Syn: Remembrance; recollection. See {Memory}.