An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

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armistice
  ناجنگان  
nâjangân
Fr.: armistice  

  1. An agreement between opposing armies to stop fighting for a particular time, especially in order to discuss possible peace; truce

    1. A formal agreement, especially between nations, to end combat.

Etymology (EN): From Fr. armistice, from L. arma “arms” + -stitium, from sistere “to cause to stand,” → solstice.

Etymology (PE): Nâjangân, literally “state of no war,” from nâ- “no, not,” → un-, + jang, → war,

  • -ân suffix of time and place.