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Webster 1913 Edition
Truce
Truce
,Noun.
[OE.
trewes
, triwes
, treowes
, pl. of trewe
a truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. treów
fidelity, faith, troth. See True
.] 1.
(Mil.)
A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
2.
Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet.
Where he may likeliest find
Truce
to his restless thoughts. Milton.
Flag of truce
(Mil.)
, a white flag carried or exhibited by one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which hostilities are suspended.
– Truce of God
, a suspension of arms promulgated by the church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages, putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain periods.
Webster 1828 Edition
Truce
TRUCE
, n.1.
In war, a suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders; a temporary cessation of hostilities, either for negotiation or other purpose.2.
Intermission of action, pain or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet. There he may find
Truce to his restless thoughts.