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

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  • Center, otherwise known as a "pax" terminal pax is short for passengers.
  • Skinch was the local children's word for "pax", and I hadn't heard it for at least ten years.
  • Every era of "pax" always has to end with an "a", have you noticed?
  • If they become the next great "pax," will they start their era with acts of farsighted wisdom, the way Marshall and Truman did?
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