pax
Meanings
Plural: pax
Noun
- (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
- 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.
- Friendship; truce.
- The kiss of peace.
- A crucifix, a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it, or a reliquary.
- Any of several notable periods of peace in human history, particularly owing to unquestionable hegemony on the model of the Pax Romana.
- A passenger; passengers.
- A guest (at an event or function).
- A restaurant guest, when counting; person.
Intj
- A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English pax and Latin pax (“peace”). Doublet of peace. See peace. As school slang, originally used at Winchester College, Hampshire, in the United Kingdom.
Synonyms
barlafumble, fainites, kiss of peace
Scrabble Score: 12
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Words With Friends Score: 13
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