truce
The origin and history of truce.
Etymology
From Middle English trewes, the plural of "trewe," meaning a pledge or pact — the same root that gives us "true," reflecting the idea of a trusted agreement.
The origin and history of truce.
From Middle English trewes, the plural of "trewe," meaning a pledge or pact — the same root that gives us "true," reflecting the idea of a trusted agreement.
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