'truce' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'truce', which in turn reflects Medieval Latin 'treuga', where 'treuga' meant 'a respite or delay'.

'truce' changed from the Medieval Latin word 'treuga' to Old French 'truce' and eventually became the modern English word 'truce' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'a respite or delay', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a temporary cessation of hostilities or fighting'.