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Webster 1913 Edition


Peaceable

Peace′a-ble

,
Adj.
[OE.
peisible
, F.
paisible
.]
Begin in or at peace; tranquil; quiet; free from, or not disposed to, war, disorder, or excitement; not quarrelsome.
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Peace′a-ble-ness
,
Noun.
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Peace′a-bly
, adv.
Syn. – Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed; serene; still.
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Peaceable
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Peaceful
. Peaceable describes the state of an individual, nation, etc., in reference to external hostility, attack, etc.; peaceful, in respect to internal disturbance. The former denotes “in the spirit of peace;” latter; “in the possession or enjoyment of peace.” A peaceable adjustment of difficulties; a peaceful life, scene.

Webster 1828 Edition


Peaceable

PE'ACEABLE

,
Adj.
Free from war, tumult or public commotion. We live in peaceable times. The reformation was introduced in a peaceable manner.
1.
Free from private feuds or quarrels. The neighbors are peaceable. These men are peaceable.
2.
Quiet; undisturbed; not agitated with passion. His mind is very peaceable.
3.
Not violent, bloody or unnatural; as, to die a peaceable death.