| 单词 | kiss of peace |
| 释义 | kiss of peace in American English sign of peace: though still sometimes used, kiss of peace is now mainly applied in historical contexts kiss of peace in American Englishnoun Also called: pax1. (in certain Christian churches) a ceremonial greeting or embrace given as a token of Christian love and unity 2. a ceremonial kiss formerly given, esp. at a baptism or Eucharistic service, as a token of Christian love and unity Word origin [1895–1900]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: backstage, calling card, flamenco, freewheel, neon |
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