calm (up v
calm up v _Cent_ calmĀ¹ v 1 'To still; quiet, as wind or elements _OED_ ~ v 1 Of the sea or wind: to become calm' obs exc. with _down_. (1399-1884) _NID_ ~ v intr. To become calm, usu with down 1 cite - no subsequent evidence? Maybe now Withdraw? [check] Not used Not used Withdrawn Checked...
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Summary: | calm up v _Cent_ calmĀ¹ v 1 'To still; quiet, as wind or elements _OED_ ~ v 1 Of the sea or wind: to become calm' obs exc. with _down_. (1399-1884) _NID_ ~ v intr. To become calm, usu with down 1 cite - no subsequent evidence? Maybe now Withdraw? [check] Not used Not used Withdrawn Checked by Jordyn Hughes on Tue 12 Jul 2016 |
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