"paxis" meaning in English

See paxis in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

IPA: /ˈpæksɪs/
Etymology: From the Latin pax (“peace”). Etymology templates: {{cln|en|undefined derivations}}, {{uder|en|la|pax||peace}} Latin pax (“peace”) Head templates: {{en-interj}} paxis
  1. (Britain) Used by schoolchildren to express immunity from "being caught" in games such as bulldog or it. Tags: Britain
    Sense id: en-paxis-en-intj-J8-QdekK Categories (other): British English

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