becalm

English

/bɪˈkɑːm/

verb

Definitions

(transitive) To make calm or still; make quiet; calm.
(transitive) To deprive (a ship) of wind, so that it cannot move (usually in passive).

Etymology

Prefix from English calm.

Origin

English

calm

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Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

calm English
calmen English
calmer English
calmest English
calmeth English
calmful English
calmish English
calmly English
calmness English
calmth English
calmy English
encalm English
ice-calm English
uncalm English
uncalmable English
calme French
calm Middle English
kalma Ido