calm

Definitions

1. 1.A calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's own making. South.
2. 2.To make calm; to render still or quet, as elements; as, to calm the winds. To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. Dryden.
3. 3.To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions. Passions which seem somewhat calmed.
4. 4.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.
5. 5.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.

Source: Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).

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• What is a calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's own making. South called?
• What is to make calm; to render still or quet, as elements; as, to calm the winds. To calm the tempest raised by Eolus. Dryden called?
• What is to deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions. Passions which seem somewhat calmed called?
• What is 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 called?