- OE. kissencussen, AS. cyssan, fr. coss a kiss; of uncertain origin; akin to D. kus, G. kuss, Icel. koss
- 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.
- To touch gently, as if fondly or caressingly.When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees.
