Kiss — Defs

01 v. t. To salute with the lips, as a mark of affection, reverence, submission, forgiveness, etc.

imp. & p. p. Kissed; p. pr. & vb. n. Kissing

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.

02 v. i. To make or give salutation with the lips in token of love, respect, etc.; as, kiss and make friends.

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.

Phrases & compounds

Kissing comfit — a perfumed sugarplum to sweeten the breath.

03 n. A salutation with the lips, as a token of affection, respect, etc.; as, a parting kiss; a kiss of reconciliation.

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.