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Calm

Calm (calm)
n.(käm)
Calm
[OE. calme, F. calme, fr. It. or Sp. calma (cf. Pg. calma heat
  1. 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.

Calm

Calm (calm)
v. i.
Calm
  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.

    Syn. -- To still; quiet; appease; allay; pacify; tranquilize; soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.

Calm

Calm (calm)
a.(käm)
Calm
[Compar. Calmer (-1913 webster dictionaryr); super. Calmest (-1913 webster dictionaryst)]
  1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed.
    "Calm was the day." 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.
    "Calm and sinless peace." Milton. "With calm attention." Pope.

    Such calm old age as conscience pure
    And self-commanding hearts ensure.
    Keble.

    Syn. -- Still; quiet; undisturbed; tranquil; peaceful; serene; composed; unruffled; sedate; collected; placid.













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