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PEACEMAKER
conciliator, make-peace, pacifier, peacemaker, reconciler
(noun) someone who tries to bring peace
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Noun
Peacemaker (plural Peacemakers)
An early type of American revolver, particularly the Colt 1873 Single Action Army model.
The B-36 bomber.
Etymology
Noun
peacemaker (plural peacemakers)
A person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes.
(NNSE, medicine) Misconstruction of pacemaker.
Source: Wiktionary
Peace"mak`er, n.
Definition: One who makes peace by reconciling parties that are at variance. Matt. v. 9. --Peace"mak`ing, n.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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