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calm
n. [OE. calme, F. calme, fr. It. or Sp. calma (cf. Pg. calma heat), prob. fr. LL. cauma heat, fr. Gr. kay^ma burning heat, fr. kai`ein to burn; either because during a great heat there is generally also a calm, or because the hot time of the day obliges us seek for shade and quiet; cf. Caustic] Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity. ()
The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. (Mark. iv. 39.)
A calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's own making. (South.)
v. i. [Cf. F. calmer. See Calm, n.]1. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds. ()
To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. (Dryden.)
2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions. ()
Passions which seem somewhat calmed. (Atterbury.)
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a. 1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed. (Spenser.)
Now all is calm, and fresh, and still. (Bryant.)
2. Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech. ()
Such calm old age as conscience pure And self-commanding hearts ensure. (Keble.)
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