peace and quiet

  • 31Peace offering — Peace Peace, n. [OE. pees, pais, OF. pais, paiz, pes, F. paix, L. pax, pacis, akin to pacere, paciscere, pacisci, to make an agreement, and prob. also pangere to fasten. Cf. {Appease}, {Fair}, a., {Fay}, v., {Fang}, {Pacify}, {Pact}, {Pay} to… …

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  • 32Peace officer — Peace Peace, n. [OE. pees, pais, OF. pais, paiz, pes, F. paix, L. pax, pacis, akin to pacere, paciscere, pacisci, to make an agreement, and prob. also pangere to fasten. Cf. {Appease}, {Fair}, a., {Fay}, v., {Fang}, {Pacify}, {Pact}, {Pay} to… …

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  • 33peace´ful|ness — peace|ful «PEES fuhl», adjective. 1. full of peace; quiet; calm: »It was peaceful in the mountains. 2. liking peace; keeping peace; peaceable: »a peaceful disposition. 3. of or having to do with peace: »to settle a dispute by peaceful means …

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  • 34peace´ful|ly — peace|ful «PEES fuhl», adjective. 1. full of peace; quiet; calm: »It was peaceful in the mountains. 2. liking peace; keeping peace; peaceable: »a peaceful disposition. 3. of or having to do with peace: »to settle a dispute by peaceful means …

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  • 35peace|ful — «PEES fuhl», adjective. 1. full of peace; quiet; calm: »It was peaceful in the mountains. 2. liking peace; keeping peace; peaceable: »a peaceful disposition. 3. of or having to do with peace: »to settle a dispute by peaceful means …

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  • 36Quiet, Prayer of — • A degree of contemplation in which the soul experiences an extraordinary peace and rest Catholic Encyclopedia. Kevin Knight. 2006 …

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  • 37Quiet Company — Infobox musical artist Name = Quiet Company Img capt = Img size = Background = group or band Origin = Austin, Texas USA Genre = Indie pop Indie rock Piano Rock Occupation = Musical Act Years active = 2000 mdash; Present Label = Velvet Blue Music… …

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  • 38At quiet — Quiet Qui et, n. [L. quies, etis. See {Quiet}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet. [1913 Webster] 2. Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace;… …

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  • 39In quiet — Quiet Qui et, n. [L. quies, etis. See {Quiet}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet. [1913 Webster] 2. Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace;… …

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  • 40Out of quiet — Quiet Qui et, n. [L. quies, etis. See {Quiet}, a.] [1913 Webster] 1. The quality or state of being quiet, or in repose; as an hour or a time of quiet. [1913 Webster] 2. Freedom from disturbance, noise, or alarm; stillness; tranquillity; peace;… …

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