First Known Use: 13th century
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1truce
noun \ˈtrüs\
: an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting, arguing, etc., for a certain period of time
Full Definition of TRUCE
1
: a suspension of fighting especially of considerable duration by agreement of opposing forces : armistice, cease-fire
2
: a respite especially from a disagreeable or painful state or action
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Origin of TRUCE
Middle English trewes, plural of trewe agreement, from Old English trēow fidelity; akin to Old English trēowe faithful — more at true
Related to TRUCE
- Synonyms
- armistice, cease-fire
2truce
verb
trucedtruc·ing
Definition of TRUCE
intransitive verb
: to make a truce
transitive verb
: to end with a truce
First Known Use of TRUCE
15th century
TRUCE Defined for Kids
truce
noun \ˈtrüs\
Definition of TRUCE for Kids
: an agreement between enemies or opponents to stop fighting for a certain period of time
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