Pax
[pæks]
Definition
(noun.) (Roman Catholic Church) a greeting signifying Christian love for those assisting at the Eucharist.
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Definition
(n.) The kiss of peace; also, the embrace in the sanctuary now substituted for it at High Mass in Roman Catholic churches.
(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.
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Definition
n. the kiss of peace (Rom. xvi. 16): a plaque or tablet used in giving the kiss of peace when the mass is celebrated by a high dignitary—a crucifix a tablet with the image of Christ on the cross upon it or a reliquary.—Pax vobis Pax vobiscum peace (be) with you.
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Examples
- The spell lies in two words, replied Wamba--'Pax vobiscum' will answer all queries. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- If such prove the case, said the master, my religious orders are soon taken--'Pax vobiscum'. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- If you go or come, eat or drink, bless or ban, 'Pax vobiscum' carries you through it all. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Speak it but thus, in a deep grave tone,--'Pax vobiscum! Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Farewell, uncle, added Wamba; and remember 'Pax vobiscum'. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- I am somewhat deaf, replied Cedric, in good Saxon, and at the same time muttered to himself, A curse on the fool and his 'Pax vobiscum! Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
- Pax vobiscum, said Wamba, who was now muffled in his religious disguise. Walter Scott. Ivanhoe.
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