Pax

Word PAX
Character 3
Hyphenation pax
Pronunciations /pæks/

Definitions and meanings of "Pax"

What do we mean by pax?

A small flat tablet adorned with a sacred image that worshipers kiss when offered the kiss of peace. noun

The kiss of peace. noun

A time of wide-ranging stability when there is only a single dominant power. Used with a Latinized name. noun

In the Roman Catholic Church, a small tablet ornamented with a representation of some Christian scene or symbol. noun

The kiss of peace. See kiss. noun

The kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now substituted for it at High Mass in Roman Catholic churches. noun

A tablet or board, on which is a representation of Christ, of the Virgin Mary, or of some saint and which, in the Mass, was kissed by the priest and then by the people, in mediæval times; an osculatory. It is still used in communities, confraternities, etc. noun

Friendship, or a friend; -- esp. in the phrases to make pax with, to make friends with, to be good pax, to be good friends; also, truce; -- used esp. interjectionally. noun

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. noun

Passenger; passengers noun

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

(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist noun

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.

Latin for peace Urban Dictionary

The greatest fucking vaporizer of all time. Urban Dictionary

To punch some one spontaneously, who has done nothing to provoke you. New age slang often used my grime artists and kids in London. Urban Dictionary

Fighting-age males, in Army slang. Urban Dictionary

What posh English kids (especially at boarding schools) say to each other when they want to stop fighting. The Latin equivalent to present term mercy. Often referenced in "The Famous Five" by Enid Blyton. Urban Dictionary

To fuck passionately Urban Dictionary

Peace in latin, usually with blonde hair and blue eyes, tall, the sweetest person you will ever meet. will always be there for you no matter what. is tall, lean, a very religious, kind hearted guy. is loved by all. thinks of others before himself. trustworthy, cute as a button. very athletic. can do anything when he sets his mind to it. always has something to talk about. never is awkward. wanted by all girls. will always have your back in a disagreement, doesn't judge people until he meets for him self. creative. spontaneous, outgoing, intelligent, relaxed, never wants to grow up, dependent, is there for you when your sad. hilarious. great personality. truthful, loving and caring,best friend you could ever ask for. straight up with people. has a way with words. lucky, is everything a girl could ask for or want. adventurous, happy all the time, hardworking, the true definition of a bro, doesnt get into trouble. doesnt give into peerr pressure. is his own person. absolutely wonderful, close with family. lax bro, lax is his life, redskins fan:D Urban Dictionary

An asshole with a huge nose who lives in Wellesley. He is the most conceited kid alive. He used to be cool, but now he's just a jackass who uses people. His real name is Pano. Urban Dictionary

Russian way of saying peace. or latin. same shit. also a ghetto ass tv channel Urban Dictionary

To request an item to be given to you Urban Dictionary

Synonyms and Antonyms for Pax

The word "pax" in example sentences

Center, otherwise known as a "pax" terminal pax is short for passengers. ❋ By JOHN GOODGE (2010)

The X and P combined are similar to the Latin word pax, meaning peace. ❋ Gertrude Grace Sill (1975)

Suddenly Anthea said, 'Oh! let it be "pax" -- poor little Pussy -- you know she's the youngest.' ❋ Unknown (1891)

He called pax almost straightaway, the little dung piece, but I kept into him until the Pershron twins pulled me off, by which time his face was well colored and pushed out of shape, the punishment I’d given him. ❋ Justine Larbalestier (2010)

The only other picture of his that need be mentioned here is a predella in a church near Urbino, relating to the theft of a pax, which is attributed to him by many critics. ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

The pax was a small tablet of silver or other precious metal, used for giving the kiss of peace during High Mass. ❋ Unknown (1892)

That is of course assuming Britain's government isn't merely allowed the pretense of control providing they remain wedded to an increasingly bellicose 'pax' americana. ❋ Unknown (2011)

Although interestingly, wikipedia states that "pax yada yada" refers to the empire at it's prime and ergo at a period of peace and minimal military expansion hence the "pax" I suppose. ❋ Ann Althouse (2008)

Dev's don't need to directly interfere with the politics, but can easily change the playing field in favor of invaders or defenders to get more or less "pax" if they so choose. ❋ Unknown (2007)

Skinch was the local children's word for "pax", and I hadn't heard it for at least ten years. ❋ Stewart, Mary, 1916- (1997)

Another vessel, which came into use at this time and upon whose manufacture great stress was laid, is the "pax", or "osculatorium" (instrumentum pacis). ❋ 1840-1916 (1913)

He has ordered that the pax which is given to the Audiencia and the archbishop should be given to him by the deacon, and to the Audiencia by the subdeacon; and he says that they should be thankful that he has consented to give them the pax, for there is no reason why it should be given to them. ❋ Edward Gaylord Bourne (1884)

Now it's all volume, processing 'pax' and filling the seats on cheap flights. ❋ Unknown (2010)

If they become the next great "pax," will they start their era with acts of farsighted wisdom, the way Marshall and Truman did?

I reveal how George Marshall and the United States chose, in 1946, to behave differently from any other "pax" empire, and thereby changed the world. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Every era of "pax" always has to end with an "a", have you noticed? ❋ Unknown (2008)

I used to write "pax" until Brad and Angelina gave their son that name and I couldn't use that lest people think that wasn't Latin for "peace" but rather "TEAM JOLIE!" ❋ Unknown (2008)

Whether these changes are pregnant with a new "pax humana" or whether the birth of this new world will be aborted or hijacked by the still-powerful has yet to be determined. ❋ Joel D. Hirst (2011)

❋ Anonymous (2003)

[Pack up] that pax, lets [get high] and not [smell like shit]. Then lets go to class. ❋ Wizeman470 (2013)

[Tempa] T lyrics from his song [next hype] "[BAMM] pax man straight in him eye, blood floored me im staring at the sky...PAR..now i have to go blind..." ❋ SpacemanDAN (2010)

"We've seen about ten pax --fighting-age males-- moving from Karingal to [Loy] [Kalay] and back" (Sebastian [Junger], "War", Twelve-Hachette, 2010, p. 206) ❋ Paxirioni (2010)

Julian: "[What say you] Dick we have a little tussle to see who get's the last [cucumber sandwich]?" Dick: "Come on then old chap!" (They tussle) Dick: "Pax! Oh I say you win Julian" Julian: "Oh terrific. I'll race you back to Aunt [Fanny's]!" ❋ Sabbotage Goldberg (2006)

"Hey [Ross], [heard you] [paxed] that girl last night" ❋ Paxpaxpax (2019)

[loving] [caring] [creative] cute pax ❋ <3 :D <3 (2011)

Person 1: Ew you know [Pax]? Person 2: Yea [I hate him]. Person 1: [Me too] he's such a loser. ❋ You Know Who I Am (2005)

person 1: hey i [gtg]. we'll talk later, [kay]? *[muaHz]* person 2: k pax ❋ Snootch87 (2005)

[yo], pax me them [called] [greens] ❋ Trevbo (2004)

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