From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Truce \Truce\, n. [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a
truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. tre['o]w
fidelity, faith, troth. See {True}.]
1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders
of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities,
for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.
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2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary
cessation; short quiet.
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Where he may likeliest find
Truce to his restless thoughts. --Milton.
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{Flag of truce} (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by
one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which
hostilities are suspended.
{Truce of God}, a suspension of arms promulgated by the
church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages,
putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain
periods.
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