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calmness

/ˈkɑ(l)mnəs/ noun B1
  1. The state of being calm; tranquillity; silence. (countable, uncountable)

Plural calmnesses

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Tease calmness of temper and presence of mind!
Pride and Prejudice, p. 62 · B2
At length, in a voice of forced calmness, he said,--
Pride and Prejudice, p. 221 · B2
Elizabeth, however astonished, was at least more prepared for an interview than before, and resolved to appear and to speak with calmness, if he really intended to meet them.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 285 · B2
He bore it, however, with admirable calmness.
Pride and Prejudice, p. 365 · B2

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