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peace offerings

peace offerings is the plural of peace offering.

Meaning of peace offering

Noun

peace offering (plural peace offerings)

  1. A religious sacrifice.
  2. An offering or concession made to an adversary in the hope of obtaining peace or reconciliation; an olive branch.
    • After our fox-terrier had killed several of the Stationmaster's chickens and a peace offering had been made by my father in the form of cigars, I found that the way had been made clear for me to visit the junction box, and what a thrill it was.1948 March and April, 'Aella', “First Steps in a Railway Career”, in Railway Magazine, page 91

Questions about peace offerings

What is peace offerings the plural of?
Peace offerings is the plural of peace offering.

Words near peace offerings in the dictionary

  1. peace lily
  2. peace line
  3. peace lines
  4. peace of mind
  5. peace offering
  6. peace offerings
  7. peace officer
  8. peace officers
  9. peace order
  10. peace orders
  11. peace out

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