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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
Peaceable \Peace"a*ble\, a. [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}, n. -- {Peace"a*bly}, adv.
[1913 Webster]
Syn: Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed;
serene; still.
Usage: {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.
[1913 Webster]