TRUCE


Meaning of TRUCE in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' trüs

Function: noun

Etymology: Middle English trewes, plural of trewe agreement, from Old English tr ē ow fidelity; akin to Old English tr ē owe faithful ― more at TRUE

Date: 13th century

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

Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary.      Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка.