pax

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

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Definition

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

Etymology

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.

In classic literature

Synonyms

kiss of peace

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