pax

Meanings

Plural: pax

Noun

• (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
• 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.
• Friendship; truce.
• The kiss of peace.
• A crucifix, a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it, or a reliquary.
• Any of several notable periods of peace in human history, particularly owing to unquestionable hegemony on the model of the Pax Romana.
• A passenger; passengers.
• A guest (at an event or function).
• A restaurant guest, when counting; person.

Intj

• A cry for peace or truce in children's games.

Synonyms

barlafumble, fainites, kiss of peace