As nouns the difference between max and pax
is that max is a maximum while pax is 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.
As proper nouns the difference between max and pax
is that max is a given name derived from Latin while Pax is latin name given to several peacetimes in human history.
As an adjective max
is maximum; maximal.
As an interjection pax is
a cry for peace or truce in children's games.
max
Translingual
Symbol
(head)
maximum function
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pax
English
Etymology 1
From (etyl) pax peace. See (peace).
Noun
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.
Interjection
(
en interjection)
A cry for peace or truce in children's games.
Etymology 2
Abbreviation of passenger''. ''X'' is an abbreviation marker as in ''DX'', ''TX'' and ''canx .
Noun
(pax)
(informal, usually, in the plural) passenger; passengers
(informal, usually, in the plural, by extension, hospitality industry) guest (at an event or function)
