Source : Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)

Truce \Truce\, n. [OE. trewes, triwes, treowes, pl. of trewe a
   truce, properly, pledge of fidelity, truth, AS. tre['o]w
   fidelity, faith, troth. See {True}.]
   1. (Mil.) A suspension of arms by agreement of the commanders
      of opposing forces; a temporary cessation of hostilities,
      for negotiation or other purpose; an armistice.

   2. Hence, intermission of action, pain, or contest; temporary
      cessation; short quiet.

            Where he may likeliest find Truce to his restless
            thoughts.                             --Milton.

   {Flag of truce} (Mil.), a white flag carried or exhibited by
      one of the hostile parties, during the flying of which
      hostilities are suspended.

   {Truce of God}, a suspension of arms promulgated by the
      church, which occasionally took place in the Middle Ages,
      putting a stop to private hostilities at or within certain
      periods.