\Calm\ (k[aum]m), n. [OE. calme, F. calme, fr. It. or Sp.
calma (cf. Pg. calma heat), prob. fr. LL. cauma heat, fr. Gr.
kay^ma burning heat, fr. kai`ein to burn; either because
during a great heat there is generally also a calm, or
because the hot time of the day obliges us seek for shade and
quiet; cf. {Caustic}]
Freedom from motion, agitation, or disturbance; a cessation
or absence of that which causes motion or disturbance, as of
winds or waves; tranquility; stillness; quiet; serenity.
      The wind ceased, and there was a great calm. --Mark.
                                               iv. 39.
      A calm before a storm is commonly a peace of a man's
      own making.                              --South.

\Calm\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. {Calmed}; p. pr. & vb. n.
{Calming}.] [Cf. F. calmer. See {Calm}, n.]
1. To make calm; to render still or quiet, as elements; as,
   to calm the winds.
         To calm the tempest raised by Eolus.  --Dryden.
2. To deliver from agitation or excitement; to still or
   soothe, as the mind or passions.
         Passions which seem somewhat calmed.  --Atterbury.
Syn: To still; quiet; appease; allay; pacify; tranquilize;
     soothe; compose; assuage; check; restrain.

\Calm\ (k[aum]m), a. [Compar. {Calmer} (-[~e]r); super.
{Calmest} (-[e^]st)]
1. Not stormy; without motion, as of winds or waves; still;
   quiet; serene; undisturbed. ``Calm was the day.''
   --Spenser.
         Now all is calm, and fresh, and still. --Bryant.
2. Undisturbed by passion or emotion; not agitated or
   excited; tranquil; quiet in act or speech. ``Calm and
   sinless peace.'' --Milton. ``With calm attention.''
   --Pope.
         Such calm old age as conscience pure And
         self-commanding hearts ensure.        --Keble.
Syn: Still; quiet; undisturbed; tranquil; peaceful; serene;
     composed; unruffled; sedate; collected; placid.