An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. The normal, non warring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
   

   2. (often initial capital letter) An agreement or treaty between warring or antagonistic nations, groups, etc., to end hostilities and abstain from further fighting or antagonism.
      

   3. A state of mutual harmony between people or groups, especially in personal relations.

Etymology (EN): From M.E. pes, pais, pees, from Anglo-Norman peis, pes, from O.Fr. pais “peace, reconciliation, silence,” from L. pacem (nominative pax) “compact, agreement, treaty of peace, tranquility,” ultimately from PIE root *pag- “to fasten.”

Etymology (PE): Râman, related to râmeš “tranquility, rest,” ârâm “quiet, peaceful,” ârâmidan “to become calm, calmed, rest,” Mid.Pers. râm “peace,” râmenidan “to give peace, pleasure,” râmišn “peace, pleasure;” Av. ram- “to stay, rest;” cf. Skt. ram- “to stop, stand still, rest, become appeased;” Gk. erema “quietly, gently;” Goth. rimis “rest;” Lith. rāmas “rest.”

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