kiss of peace
Americannoun
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(in certain Christian churches) a ceremonial greeting or embrace given as a token of Christian love and unity.
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a ceremonial kiss formerly given, especially at a baptism or Eucharistic service, as a token of Christian love and unity.
Etymology
Origin of kiss of peace
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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And we stood, and gave the kiss of peace.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2019
The contact is accidental, yet they appear to be exchanging an ever-so-tender kiss of peace.
From New York Times ● Jun. 2, 2016
When one church let parishioners move the kiss of peace to the start of the service, he looked the other way.
From Chicago Tribune ● Nov. 15, 2014
Henry repeatedly and ominously refused to exchange the kiss of peace with him, and the archbishop knew his stand against royal demands was likely to end badly.
From The Guardian ● May 18, 2012
So he let him shiver for three days in cold and rain before he opened the gates and gave him forgiveness and the kiss of peace.
From A Short History of Germany by Mary Platt Parmele
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