Thesaurus: pax

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1. n. The kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now substituted for it at High Mass in Roman Catholic churches.
2. n. 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.
3. n. (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist
4. 1. (Eccl.) The kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now substituted for it at High Mass in Roman Catholic churches. 2. (R. C. Ch.) 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. Kiss the pax, and be quiet like your neighbors. Chapman.
5. The kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary nowsubstituted for it at High Mass in Roman Catholic churches.
6. n:100 n. (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist