PAX

pax, kiss of peace

(noun) (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology 1

Noun

pax

(Christianity) 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.

(UK, dated, school slang) Friendship; truce.

(Christianity) The kiss of peace.

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

Interjection

pax

(UK, dated, school slang) A cry for peace or truce in children's games.

Etymology 2

Abbreviation of passenger. X is an abbreviation marker as in DX, TX and canx.

Noun

pax (plural pax)

(informal, usually, in the plural) A passenger; passengers.

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

Anagrams

• AXP, XAP

Etymology

Proper noun

Pax

Any of several peacetimes in human history.

(Greek god) The goddess/personification of peace and one of the Horae. She is a daughter of Zeus and Themis, and her sisters are Justitia and Eunomia. She is the Roman counterpart of Eirene.

A male given name

Anagrams

• AXP, XAP

Source: Wiktionary

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Pax, n. Etym: [L. pax peace. See Peace.]

1. (Eccl.)

Definition: The kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now substituted for it at High Mass in Roman Catholic churches.

2. (R. C. Ch.)

Definition: 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 mediæval times; an osculatory. It is still used in communities, confraternities, etc. Kiss the pax, and be quiet like your neighbors. Chapman.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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