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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024pax (paks, päks),USA pronunciation n. - Religion[Eccles.]See kiss of peace.
- World History(cap.) a period in history marked by the absence of major wars, usually imposed by a predominant nation.
- Latin: peace
- Middle English 1325–75
- Mythologythe Roman goddess of peace.
PAX, - Telecommunicationsprivate automatic exchange.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: pax /pæks/ n - chiefly a greeting signifying Christian love transmitted from one to another of those assisting at the Eucharist; kiss of peace
- a small metal or ivory plate, often with a representation of the Crucifixion, formerly used to convey the kiss of peace from the celebrant at Mass to those attending it, who kissed the plate in turn
interj - Brit school slang a call signalling an end to hostilities or claiming immunity from the rules of a game: usually accompanied by a crossing of the fingers
Etymology: Latin: peace Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: PAX abbreviation for - private automatic exchange
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Pax /pæks/ n - the Roman goddess of peace
Greek counterpart: Irene
Etymology: Latin: peace |