Pacate
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 peaceful, tranquil obsolete
"1710, Matthew Henry, quoting a "learned Mr. Smith", "Preface" to Commentary on the Whole Bible Mr. Smith, in his Discourse before quoted, though he supposes this kind of divine inspiration to be more "pacate and serene than that which was strictly called prophecy […] ""
- 2 pacified, placated obsolete
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More examples"1710, Matthew Henry, quoting a "learned Mr. Smith", "Preface" to Commentary on the Whole Bible Mr. Smith, in his Discourse before quoted, though he supposes this kind of divine inspiration to be more "pacate and serene than that which was strictly called prophecy […] ""
Etymology
From Latin pācātus, perfect passive participle of pācō (“I make peaceful, pacify”), from pāx (“peace”).