Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

in peace

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.02 in modern English

Syllables: in- -peace
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

With someone's favour or blessing.

prep_phrase

Without interruption; in tranquility; peacefully.

Example Sentences

"You may go in peace."
"Now the children have gone, perhaps I can get on with my work in peace."

Etymology

Possibly a calque of French en paix. Compare Spanish en paz and Italian in pace.

Questions

What does in peace mean?: With someone's favour or blessing.
Where does in peace come from?: Possibly a calque of French en paix. Compare Spanish en paz and Italian in pace.

How to pronounce in peace

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