subs. (Winchester College).—An intimate friend. [WRENCH: Possibly the plural of pack, which word has an extended use in reference to friendship … as adj., subs., and vb.… This seems a more likely origin than the Pax of the Church.]
Intj. (school).—Keep quiet! Hands off! Also HAVE PAX! [WRENCH: Almost the pure Latin use of the word.]
1900. KIPLING, Stalky & Co., 4. ‘I’m an ass, Stalky!’ he said, guarding the afflicted part. ‘PAX, Turkey, I’m an ass.’
