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Rarepax
The correct spelling is pax.
How to pronounce pax
/pæks/
nounIPA: /pæks/
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The correct spelling is pax. 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… For example: "to be good pax (i.e. good friends)"
Usage Examples
“to be good pax (i.e. good friends)”
Meanings
noun
- 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.
- 3.The kiss of peace.
- 4.A crucifix, a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it, or a reliquary.
- 5.(usually in the plural) A passenger; passengers.
interjection
- 1.A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
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