Definition/Meaning of pax

• English - Noun: pax 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 . 1599 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Life of Henry the Fift”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […]…
• English - Interjection: pax (UK, dated) A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
• English - Anagrams: AXP
• English - Etymology: Etymology 1. From Middle English pax and Latin pax (“ peace ”). Doublet of peace. See peace. As school slang, originally used at Winchester College, Hampshire, in the United Kingdom. Etymology 2. Abbreviation of passenger ; -x is an abbreviation marker as in DX , TX , Dx , Rx , etc.
• English - Pronunciation: IPA: /pæks/ Rhymes: -æks Homophone: packs Homophone: packs Homophone: packs