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make-peace

American  
[meyk-pees] / ˈmeɪkˌpis /

noun

  1. a peacemaker.

make peace Idioms  

  1. Bring about friendly relations or a state of amity; end hostilities. For example, The United Nations sent a task force to make peace between the two warring factions, or Mom was good at making peace among the children. [Mid-1100s] Also see make one's peace with.

Etymology

Origin of make-peace

First recorded in 1510–20; noun use of verb phrase make peace

Example Sentences

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To be a make-peace shall become my age: Throw down, my son, the Duke of Norfolk's gage.

From King Richard II by Shakespeare, William

"This is a make-peace fashion of thine," said the beldam, relaxing into a smile.

From Rob of the Bowl, Vol. I (of 2) A Legend of St. Inigoe's by Kennedy, John P.

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