Pax
n.
Roman goddess of peace
pax
interj.
call for truce, call for cease fire
n.
(in Christianity) kiss of peace in Mass, tablet decorated with sacred figure which the participants in mass kiss, greeting that represents love for those taking part at the Eucharist
PaX
Pax
pax
Noun
1. (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
(synonym) kiss of peace
(hypernym) greeting, salutation
(classification) Roman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman Church
Pax
(n.)
The kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now substituted for it at High Mass in Roman Catholic churches.
(n.)
A tablet or board, on which is a representation of Christ, of the Virgin Mary, or of some saint and which, in the Mass, was kissed by the priest and then by the people, in mediaeval times; an osculatory. It is still used in communities, confraternities, etc.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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Pax
Latin for Peace.