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piis

noun

piːs

English Definition

peace; piece

Etymology

  • (Derived from English peace.)

Examples

  • "Mi a lef go we, bot mi a-go mek unu av piis iina unu aat — di kain-a piis we mi av iina fi mi aat. A no di sed kain-a piis yu get fram di worl. No mek unu aat bada unu, an no kech unu fried."

    Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid.

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