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    Calm , n. [OE. calme, F. calme, fr. It. or Sp. calma (cf. Pg. calma heat), prob. fr. LL. cauma heat, fr. Gr. καῦμα burning heat, fr. καίειν 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] Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity.
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    The wind ceased, and there was a great calm.
    Mark. iv. 39.

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    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 quiet, as elements; as, to calm the winds.
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      To calm the tempest raised by Eolus.
      Dryden.

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    2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or soothe, as the mind or passions.
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      Passions which seem somewhat calmed.
      Atterbury.
      Syn. -- To still; quiet; appease; allay; pacify; tranquilize; soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.
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    Calm , a. [Compar. Calmer ; superl. Calmest ]
    1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still; quiet; serene; undisturbed. “Calm was the day.”  
      Spenser.

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      Now all is calm, and fresh, and still.
      Bryant.

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    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.
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      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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