eclaircissement

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)An explanation of something obscure or unknown; clarification, enlightenment.

   “One of the heroes discovered, in the prize he had made, the very wife of his bosom; and his companion perceived that he had stumbled in the dark upon his own mother. Their mutual astonishment was unspeakable at this eclaircissement […].”

   “There is a name written with this pencil over the principal figure; if you wish for any further eclaircissement, apply to me.””

   “But either her courage failed, or some other sentiment impeded her seeking an eclaircissement.”

   “"I also fear," added Lady Anne, "that some improper overture, some absolutely shocking eclaircissement will follow your acceptance of the present you speak of, and which has been so lavishly given, as to derogate from the duchess's stand exceedingly, and will, therefore, mortify her,...”

   “[W]hen the éclaircissement comes there will be a scene, and hysterics, and a great quarrel, and then a great reconciliation […].”