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First published 1983 (DOST Vol. V).
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Pax-bred(e, Pakis-bred, n. [ME. and e.m.E. pax-bred (1350), -brede (1395), pakis- (1472).] A tablet of silver, etc., sometimes ( ? usually) ornamented with a representation of a sacred subject, kissed by the celebrant, clergy and congregation at the kiss of peace; an osculatory. = Pax n.1 2. —1371 Coldingham Priory lxv.
j pax-bred argenteum 1435 Ayr B. Ct. 15 Dec.
The half of the offerand of the pax bred 1464–5 Reg. Episc. Aberd. II. 161.
A pax brede de argento deaurato c 1500 Coll. St. Salvator 160.
Tua pakis breddis ane anamalit with ane ymage of the Saluator Ib.
A pax bred wyth the image off the Saluator weyand a trois pond [etc.]
