Kissing comfit

Kissing comfit
Kiss Kiss, v. i. 1. To make or give salutation with the lips in token of love, respect, etc.; as, kiss and make friends. [1913 Webster]

2. To meet; to come in contact; to touch fondly. [1913 Webster]

Like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Rose, rose and clematis, Trail and twine and clasp and kiss. --Tennyson. [1913 Webster]

{Kissing comfit}, a perfumed sugarplum to sweeten the breath. [Obs or Prov. End.] --Shak. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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  • kissing-comfit — kissˈing comˈfit noun A perfumed comfit for sweetening the breath • • • Main Entry: ↑kiss …   Useful english dictionary

  • Kiss — Kiss, v. i. 1. To make or give salutation with the lips in token of love, respect, etc.; as, kiss and make friends. [1913 Webster] 2. To meet; to come in contact; to touch fondly. [1913 Webster] Like fire and powder, Which as they kiss consume.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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