peace

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From Middle English pece, peas, pees, from Old French pais (peace), from Latin pāx (peace), from Proto-Indo-European *paḱ- (to fasten, stick, place), related to Latin pacīscor (agree, stipulate), Latin pangō (fasten, fix); see pact. Displaced native Middle English frith, frede "peace" (from Old English friþ, frēod (peace)), Middle English sib, sibbe (peace) (from Old English sibb (peace, kinship)), Middle English grith (peace, security) (from Old English griþ and Old Norse grið), Middle English saht, saught (peace, reconciliation) (from Old English seht, sæht (peace, pact, agreement)).

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peace (uncountable)

  1. A state of tranquility, quiet, and harmony. For instance, a state free from civil disturbance.
    • 2001, Carol Stream, Unshaken
      Naomi boasted in nothing but the God of Israel. And she found peace even in the midst of chaos when she went to Him in prayer.
  2. A state free of oppressive and unpleasant thoughts and emotions.
    The safety equipment will give me some peace of mind.
  3. Harmony in personal relations.
  4. A state free of war, in particular war between different countries.
    • 1969 March 31, John Lennon, Bagism Press Conference at Sacher Hotel, Vienna
      Now, a lot of cynics have said, “Oh, it’s easy to sit in bed for seven days,” but I’d like some of them to try it, and talk for seven days about peace. All we’re saying is give peace a chance.

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peace

  1. (slang) Shortened form of peace out; goodbye.
  2. (archaic) Shut up, be quiet, be silent

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