Defn: A treenail. [R.] Moxon.
TRANQUIL Tran"quil, a. Etym: [L. tranquillus; probably fr. trans across, over + a word akin to quietus quiet: cf. F. tranquille. See Quiet.]
Defn: Quiet; calm; undisturbed; peaceful; not agitated; as, the atmosphere is tranquil; the condition of the country is tranquil. A style clear, tranquil, easy to follow. De Quincey.
TRANQUILIZATION; TRANQUILLIZATION
Tran`quil*i*za"tion, Tran`quil*li*za"tion, n.
Defn: The act of tranquilizing, or the state of being tranquilized.
TRANQUILIZE; TRANQUILLIZE
Tran"quil*ize, Tran"quil*lize, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tranquilized or
Tranquilliized; p. pr. & vb. n. Tranquilizing or Tranquillizing.]
Etym: [Cf. F. tranquilliser.]
Defn: To render tranquil; to allay when agitated; to compose; to make calm and peaceful; as, to tranquilize a state disturbed by factions or civil commotions; to tranquilize the mind.
Syn.
— To quiet; compose; still; soothe; appease; calm; pacify.
TRANQUILIZER; TRANQUILLIZER
Tran"quil*i`zer, Tran"quil*li`zer, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, tranquilizes.