kiss
kiss n
OE coss.
- Tender caress; gentle touch with the lips on the face of another person.
- Brush of the lips; [fig.] token of loyalty; sign of allegiance (see Luke 7:45); [irony] betrayal; signal of treason (see Luke 22:47-48).
kiss [-ed, -ing] v
OE cyssan.
- Touch; make contact with; [fig.] shine upon.
- Brush with the mouth; use the lips to touch the face of; caress with the lips in token of affection for.
- Salute; [fig.] bow; curtsy; fondly sweep.
- Show affection; [fig.] say goodbye to; bid a fond farewell.
- Osculate; [fig.] seduce.
- Warm; [fig.] enliven; restore; regenerate.
- Moisten; [fig.] make wet with gentle rain.