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English Dictionary: peaceable	by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
peaceable adj inclined or disposed to peace; "they met in a peaceable spirit"; "peace-loving citizens" Synonym(s): peaceable, peace-loving not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war; "a peaceful nation"; "peaceful times"; "a far from peaceful Christmas"; "peaceful sleep" Synonym(s): peaceful, peaceable Antonym(s): unpeaceful disposed to peace or of a peaceful nature; "the pacific temper seeks to settle disputes on grounds of justice rather than by force"; "a quiet and peaceable person"; "in a peaceable and orderly manner" Synonym(s): pacific, peaceable
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Peaceable \Peace"able\, a. [OE. peisible, F. paisible.] Begin in or at peace; tranquil; quiet; free from, or not disposed to, war, disorder, or excitement; not quarrelsome. -- {Peace"ableness}, n. -- {Peace"ably}, adv. Syn: Peaceful; pacific; tranquil; quiet; mild; undisturbed; serene; still. Usage: {Peaceable}, {Peaceful}. Peaceable describes the state of an individual, nation, etc., in reference to external hostility, attack, etc.; peaceful, in respect to internal disturbance. The former denotes [bd]in the spirit of peace;[b8] latter; [bd]in the possession or enjoyment of peace.[b8] A peaceable adjustment of difficulties; a peaceful life, scene.