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Meaning of pax

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pax

Pronunciation:/pæks/

noun

Definitions

  1. A painted, stamped or carved tablet with a representation of Christ or the Virgin Mary, which was kissed by the priest during the Mass ("kiss of peace") and then passed to other officiating clergy and the congregation to be kissed. See also osculatory.

  2. Friendship; truce.

    Example: to be good pax (i.e. good friends)

  3. The kiss of peace.

  4. A crucifix, a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it, or a reliquary.

interjection

Definitions

  1. A cry for peace or truce in children's games.

pax

Pronunciation:/pæks/

noun

Definitions

  1. (usually in the plural) A passenger; passengers.

  2. (usually in the plural, by extension, hospitality industry) A guest (at an event or function).