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kiss of peace
noun
- (in certain Christian churches) a ceremonial greeting or embrace given as a token of Christian love and unity.
- a ceremonial kiss formerly given, especially at a baptism or Eucharistic service, as a token of Christian love and unity.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of kiss of peace1
First recorded in 1895–1900
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