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peaceable
peace·a·ble
[
pssəb'l
]
adjective
Definition:
1.
disposed toward peace:
inclined toward peace and avoiding contentious situations
2.
tranquil:
tranquil and free from strife and disorder
peace·a·ble·ness
noun
peace·a·bly
adverb
Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P)2009 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.
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