Truce

/trus/ noun

Definition

An agreement between fighting enemies to stop fighting for a period of time, or an agreement to stop arguing with someone.

Etymology

From Old French 'trues,' possibly from Latin 'treuga' or Germanic sources. First used in medieval military contexts for temporary peace agreements.

Kelly Says

The most famous truce in history was the Christmas Truce of 1914, when British and German soldiers stopped fighting on Christmas Day and played soccer together—then had to go back to fighting.

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