Calm (?), n. [OE. calme, F. calme, fr. It. or Sp. calma (cf. Pg. calma heat), prob. fr. LL. cauma heat, fr. Gr. burning heat, fr. to burn; either because during a great heat there is generally also a calm, or because the hot time of the day obliges us seek for shade and quiet; cf. Caustic]
Freodom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or abeence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stilness; quiet; serenity.
The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
Mark. iv. 39.
A calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's own making.
South.
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Calm, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Calmed (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Calming.] [Cf. F. calmer. See Calm, n.]
1.
To make calm; to render still or quet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.
To calm the tempest raised by Eolus.
Dryden.
2.
To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions.
Passions which seem somewhat calmed.
.
Syn. -- To still; quiet; appease; ally; pacigy; tranquilize; soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.
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Calm (?), a. [compar. Calmer (?); super. Calmest (?)]
1.
Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed.
"
Calm was the day."
Spenser.
Now all is calm, and fresh, and still.
Bryant.
2.
Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech.
"
Calm and sinless peace."
Milton. "With
calm attention."
Pope.
Such calm old age as conscience pure
And self-commanding hearts ensure.
Keble.
Syn. -- Still; quiet; undisturbed; tranquil; peaceful; serene; composed; unruffled; sedate; collected; placid.
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