Pacif.

William “Bill” Bain Jr., 88, Seattle architect, who gave Seattle some of its most recognizable buildings, died June 8 surrounded by his family, but not before leaving a trail of influence mapped through the city: Pacif Place, Two Union Square, Washington Mutual Tower, Seattle Center, Rainier Tower, to name a few.

Pac′ifiable, that may be pacified; Pacif′ic, peacemaking: appeasing: peaceful: mild: tranquil.—n. the ocean between Asia and America, so called by its discoverer Magellan because he sailed peacefully over it after weathering Cape Horn.—adj.

Pacif′icāte, to give peace to.—ns.

Pacif′icātory, tending to make peace.

Pacificā′tion, the act of making peace, esp. between parties at variance; Pacif′icātor, Pac′ifier, a peacemaker.—adj.