Kiss (kĭs), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Kissed (kĭst);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.
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.