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make-peace
[meyk-pees]
noun
a peacemaker.
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51Թ History and Origins
Origin of make-peace1
First recorded in 1510–20; noun use of verb phrase make peace
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Idioms and Phrases
Bring about friendly relations or a state of amity; end hostilities. For example, The United Nations sent a task force to make peace between the two warring factions, or Mom was good at making peace among the children. [Mid-1100s] Also see make one's peace with.
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"This is a make-peace fashion of thine," said the beldam, relaxing into a smile.
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To be a make-peace shall become my age: Throw down, my son, the Duke of Norfolk's gage.
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