pease

Etymology 1
From, from , from , variant of , from , variant of.

Usage notes

 * The original singular was (meaning “a pea”), and the plural was . Because of the final -sound, the singular then came to be reinterpreted as a plural form, leading to the backformation of a new singular.

Etymology 2
From, et al., , aphetic form of. Probably also partly from aphetic use of.

Verb

 * 1)  To make peace between (conflicting people, states etc.); to reconcile.
 * 2)  To bring (a war, conflict) to an end.
 * 3)  To placate, appease (someone).