Meaning Of Pyx

n.

The box, case, vase, or tabernacle, in which the host is reserved.

n.

A box used in the British mint as a place of deposit for certain sample coins taken for a trial of the weight and fineness of metal before it is sent from the mint.

n.

The box in which the compass is suspended; the binnacle.

n.

Same as Pyxis.

v. t.

To test as to weight and fineness, as the coins deposited in the pyx.