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peaceable (adj.)

mid-14c., pesible, "mild, gentle, peace-loving; characterized by peace, untroubled, not warlike," from Old French paisible "peaceful" (12c.), from pais (see peace). Meaning "restrained in conduct, civil, not violent, quarrelsome, or boisterous" is from early 15c. Related: Peacably; peaceableness.

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Definitions of peaceable from WordNet

peaceable (adj.)
inclined or disposed to peace;
they met in a peaceable spirit
Synonyms: peace-loving
peaceable (adj.)
disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature;
a quiet and peaceable person
in a peaceable and orderly manner
Synonyms: pacific
peaceable (adj.)
not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war;
Synonyms: peaceful
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