Kiss (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Kissed (?);p. pr. & vb. n. Kissing.] [OE. kissen, cussen, AS. cyssan, fr. coss a kiss; of uncertain origin; akin to D. kus, G. kuss, Icel. koss.]
1.
To salute with the lips, as a mark of affection, reverence, submission, forgiveness, etc.
He . . . kissed her lips with such a clamorous smack,
That at the parting all the church echoed.
Shak.
2.
To touch gently, as if fondly or caressingly.
When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees.
Shak.
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Kiss, v. i.
1.
To make or give salutation with the lips in token of love, respect, etc.; as, kiss and make friends.
2.
To meet; to come in contact; to touch fondly.
Like fire and powder,
Which as they kiss consume.
Shak.
Rose, rose and clematis,
Trail and twine and clasp and kiss.
Tennyson.
Kissing comfit, a perfumed sugarplum to sweeten the breath. [Obs or Prov. End.]
Shak.
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Kiss, n. [OE. kiss, derived under the influence of the verb from the older form coss, AS. coss. See Kiss, v.]
1.
A salutation with the lips, as a token of affection, respect, etc.; as, a parting kiss; a kiss of reconciliation.
Last with a kiss, she took a long farewell.
Dryden.
Dear as remembered kisses after death.
Tennyson.
2.
A small piece of confectionery.
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