CALM

I. noun Etymology: Middle English ~e, probably ultimately from Old Spanish ~a, from Late Latin cauma heat, from Greek kauma, from kaiein to burn Date: 14th century 1. a period or condition of freedom from storms, high winds, or rough activity of water, complete absence of wind or presence of wind having a speed no greater than one mile (1.6 kilometers) per hour, a state of tranquillity, II. verb Date: 14th century intransitive verb to become ~, transitive verb to make ~, III. adjective Date: 14th century marked by ~ ; still , free from agitation, excitement, or disturbance , ~ly adverb ~ness noun Synonyms: see: ~