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Word: Peace
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English: from Old French pais, from Latin pax, pac- ‘peace’
piːs
freedom from disturbance; tranquillity
Short Definition:tranquillity
Examples:- he just wanted to drink a few beers in peace
a state or period in which there is no war or a war has ended
Short Definition:freedom from war
Examples:- the Straits were to be open to warships in time of peace
- the peace didn't last
a ceremonial handshake or kiss exchanged during a service in some Churches (now usually only in the Eucharist), symbolizing Christian love and unity.
Short Definition:act symbolizing Christian love and unity
Word: Peace
Speech Type: Interjection
piːs
used as a friendly greeting.
Short Definition:used as greeting
used as an order to remain silent
Short Definition:used as order to remain silent
Examples:- peace, be still!
Word: Peace
Speech Type: Verb
piːs
leave
Short Definition:leave
Examples:- I woke up at seven, thanked my host, and peaced out
Word: Peace
Speech Type: Other
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