| Definition of 'PAX' |
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1. (noun) pax, kiss of peace
(Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
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| Definition of 'PAX' |
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1. (noun) PAX
the kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now substituted for it at High Mass in Roman Catholic churches
2. (noun) PAX
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 mediaeval times; an osculatory. It is still used in communities, confraternities, etc
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