Obs. [ad. L. exosculātiōn-em, n. of action f. exosculārī: see prec.]
1. The action of ‘exosculating’; a hearty kiss.
a. 1560. Becon, Displ. Popish Masse (1637), 297–8. I passe over your … genuflexions,… and exosculations.
1652. Sparke, Prim. Devot. (1663), 558. Asking him forgiveness as they went to Execution, which St. James expressed by prayer for him, and exosculation.
2. Anat. Anastomosis.
1634. T. Johnson, trans. Parey’s Chirurg., III. xi. (1678), 64. Pressing the blood on both sides … until you shall find the exosculation of these vessels.
