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Kiss \Kiss\ (k[i^]s), v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Kissed} (k[i^]st);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.
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He . . . kissed her lips with such a clamorous
smack,
That at the parting all the church echoed. --Shak.
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2. To touch gently, as if fondly or caressingly.
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When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees.
--Shak.
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