Bible Dictionaries
Truce

Webster's Dictionary

(1):

(n.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities, for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.

(2):

(n.) Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary cessation; short quiet.

Bibliography Information
Webster, Noah. Entry for 'Truce'. Noah Webster's American Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/​dictionaries/​eng/​web/​t/truce.html. 1828.