Peace

pes, n. A state of quiet or tranquillity; calm; repose; freedom from war; exemption from, or ce ation of hostilities absence of civil disturbance public tranquillity quietne of mind or conscience a state of reconciliation harmony concord. [ME. and OF. pais, L. pax, pac is OLi.jpacere, to bind, come to an agreement, L. pacisci, to make a bargain, E. appease, pay, pacify.'] —Peace'able, a. Free from war, tumult, commotion, or quarrel disposed to peace not quarrelsome undisturbed by anxiety or excitement tranquil quiet; serene; mild; —Peace''ablene , n. — Peace'ably, adv. — Peace'ful, -ful, a. Po e ing peace not disturbed by war or commotion pacific mild. — Peacefully, adv.— Peace'fulne , n. ^Peace'-mak'er, n. One who makes peace by reconciling parties at variance. —offering, n. An offering to procure peace or to expre thanks. officer, n. A civil officer whose duty is to preserve the public peace.