Canadian English Meaning of pax

peace

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Definitions and Meaning of pax in English

Wordnet

pax (n)

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

Webster

pax (n.)

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

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.

Friendship, or a friend; -- esp. in the phrases to make pax with, to make friends with, to be good pax, to be good friends; also, truce; -- used esp. interjectionally.

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peace

(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the EucharistThe kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now subst

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