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PAX

12 pts

/pæks/

Extended Definitions

noun

  1. 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.
  2. Friendship; truce.
  3. The kiss of peace.

interjection

  1. A cry for peace or truce in children's games.

noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

a ceremonial embrace given to signify Christian love and unity

Word Forms

Letter Values

P3
A1
X8
= 12