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becalm
verb be·calm \bi-ˈkä(l)m\
Definition of BECALM
transitive verb
1
a : to keep motionless by lack of wind b : to stop the progress of
2
: to make calm : soothe
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First Known Use of BECALM
1582
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Rhymes with BECALM
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