#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ RANDOM

Definitions for kiss of peace

ADVERTISEMENT

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

kiss′ of peace′(n.)

  1. a ceremonial greeting or embrace given as a token of Christian love and unity.

    Category: Religion

Origin of kiss of peace:

1895–1900

Princeton's WordNet

  1. pax, kiss of peace(noun)

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

Citation

Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:

Style:MLAChicagoAPA

"kiss of peace." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2013. Web. 23 May 2013. <http://www.definitions.net/definition/kiss of peace>.

The Web's Largest Resource for

Definitions & Translations

A Member Of The STANDS4 Network

Nearby & related entries:

Alternative searches for kiss of peace: