'Nitency' definitions:

Definition of 'Nitency'

From: GCIDE
  • Nitency \Ni"ten*cy\, n. [L. nitens, p. pr. of nitere to shine.] Brightness; luster. [R.] [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Nitency'

From: GCIDE
  • Nitency \Ni"ten*cy\, n. [From L. nitens, p. pr. of niti to strive.] Endeavor; effort; tendency. [R.] --Boyle. [1913 Webster] Niter