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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.
– Peace′a-ble-ness
, Noun.
Peace′a-bly
, adv.
Syn. – Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed; serene; still.
– Peaceable
, 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.
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.