I. ˈpēs noun
Etymology: Middle English pees, from Anglo-French pes, pees, from Latin pac-, pax; akin to Latin pacisci to agree — more at pact
Date: 12th century
1. : a state of tranquillity or quiet: as
a. : freedom from civil disturbance
b. : a state of security or order within a community provided for by law or custom
a breach of the peace
2. : freedom from disquieting or oppressive thoughts or emotions
3. : harmony in personal relations
4.
a. : a state or period of mutual concord between governments
b. : a pact or agreement to end hostilities between those who have been at war or in a state of enmity
5. — used interjectionally to ask for silence or calm or as a greeting or farewell
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- at peace
II. intransitive verb
Date: 14th century
obsolete : to be, become, or keep silent or quiet