English
pax
see also: Pax
Pronunciation 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. (UK, 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.
Interjection
  1. (UK, dated, school slang) A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
Translations Noun

pax (plural pax)

  1. (informal, usually, in the plural) A passenger; passengers.
  2. (informal, usually, in the plural, by extension, hospitality industry) A guest (at an event or function).
Translations
Pax
Proper noun
  1. Any of several peacetimes in human history.
  2. (Greek god) The goddess/personification of peace and one of the Horae. She is a daughter of Zeus and Themis, and her sisters are Justitia and Eunomia. She is the Roman counterpart of Eirene.
  3. A male given name


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