KISS, verb transitive 1. To salute with the lips. 2. To treat with fondness; to caress. The hearts of princes kiss obedience. 3. To touch gently. When the sweet wind did gently kiss the trees. KISS, noun A salute given with the lips; a common token of affection.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI