Kiss /(kĭs)/
Kiss
v. t.
imp. & p. p. Kissed; p. pr. & vb. n. Kissing
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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.
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To touch gently, as if fondly or caressingly.
When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees.
Kiss
v. i.
- To make or give salutation with the lips in token of love, respect, etc.; as, kiss and make friends.
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To meet; to come in contact; to touch fondly.
Like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume.
Rose, rose and clematis, Trail and twine and clasp and kiss.
Phrases & Compounds
- Kissing comfit
- a perfumed sugarplum to sweeten the breath.
Kiss
n.
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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.
Dear as remembered kisses after death.
- A small piece of confectionery.