pax

Everyday

1. (Latin) Pax is the Latin word for peace. tree →
2. (history) Pax followed by a name, like Pax Romana, means a long time of peace kept by one powerful country. tree →
3. (old UK slang) In old British school stories, children shouted «Pax!» to mean «Truce! Stop fighting!» tree →
4. (church) In some churches the pax is the sign or kiss of peace. tree →

In the lessons

In history lessons it appears in «Pax Romana», the peace across the Roman Empire. In old school stories it is a call to stop a game or fight. In church life it is linked to sharing the peace. Phrases: Pax Romana, cry pax, the pax.

Examples

• «Pax» means peace in Latin. tree →
• The Pax Romana lasted about two hundred years. tree →
• «Pax!» shouted Jennings, holding up his hands. tree →
• (old slang) The boys called pax and shook hands. tree →
• Some coins have the word PAX on them. tree →
• In church the people shared the pax with a handshake. tree →

Note

Not a common everyday English word now; mostly Latin or old-fashioned. No plural. Sounds like «packs», so do not mix them up.

In Jewish tradition

Interpretation: The Sefer Yetzirah gives each double letter two opposite meanings. Peace is paired with war in one list. Some versions put "peace" with Pe and others add "affliction." In the primary lessons: In history lessons it appears in «Pax Romana», the peace across the Roman Empire. In old school stories it is a call to stop a game or fight. In church life it is linked to sharing the peace. Phrases: Pax Romana, cry pax, the pax.

Examples

• Pax— bellum, Scientia — ignorantia, Divitiae — paupertas. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →
• On the further attribution of these Seven letters, note that Postellus gives : Vita — Mors, Pax — afflictio, Sapientia — stultitia, Divitiae (Opus) — paupertas, Gratia — opprobrium. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Not a common everyday English word now; mostly Latin or old-fashioned. No plural. Sounds like «packs», so do not mix them up.