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▪ I. beˈcalming, vbl. n. [f. as prec. + -ing1.] The act of calming, assuaging, tranquillizing.
1625Donne Serm. 26 For the becalming of tempestuous humours. ▪ II. beˈcalming, ppl. a. [f. as prec. + -ing2.] Calming, tranquillizing, soothing.
1827Moore Epicur. xi. (1839) 101 The becalming influence of the hour. |