pax

noun · interjectionA1

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noun

Plural noun:

pax

1.
(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.
2.
(British, dated)(British, dated, school slang) Friendship; truce.
to make pax with someone
to be good pax (i.e., good friends)
3.
(Christianity) The kiss of peace.
4.
(Christianity) A crucifix, a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it, or a reliquary.
5.
(history) Any of several notable periods of peace in human history, particularly owing to unquestionable hegemony on the model of the Pax Romana.
6.
(informal, plural normally)A passenger; passengers.
7.
(broadly, informal, plural normally)A guest (at an event or function).
8.
(broadly, informal, plural normally)Person (A restaurant guest, when counting).
$30 per pax

interjection

1.
(UK, dated)(UK, dated, school slang) A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
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fainitesbarlafumble

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paxhole

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From Middle English pax and Latin pax (peace). peace. See peace. As school slang, originally used at Winchester College, Hampshire, in the United Kingdom.