Pacif.
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William “Bill” Bain Jr., 88, Seattle architect, who gave Seattle some of its most recognizable buildings, died June 8 surrounded by his family, but not before leaving a trail of influence mapped through the city: Pacif Place, Two Union Square, Washington Mutual Tower, Seattle Center, Rainier Tower, to name a few.
From Seattle Times
Pac′ifiable, that may be pacified; Pacif′ic, peacemaking: appeasing: peaceful: mild: tranquil.—n. the ocean between Asia and America, so called by its discoverer Magellan because he sailed peacefully over it after weathering Cape Horn.—adj.
From Project Gutenberg
Pacif′icāte, to give peace to.—ns.
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Pacificā′tion, the act of making peace, esp. between parties at variance; Pacif′icātor, Pac′ifier, a peacemaker.—adj.
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Pacif′icātory, tending to make peace.
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