2 Answers
Hugs and kisses
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Hugs and kisses or xoxo is a term used for expressing affection or good friendship at the end of a written letter, email or SMS text message. Some sources discuss the possibility of "x" referring to kisses and "o" referring to hugs.[1][2] However, other sources indicate that "x" is used to signify hugs and "o" is used to signify a kiss.[3][4][5][6] The use of "x" to signify a kiss dates back to as early as 1763
This tradition started with the Medieval practice of allowing those who could not write to sign documents with an "X". This was done before witnesses, and the signer placed a kiss upon the "X" to show sincerity. This is how the kiss came to be synonymous with the letter "X", and how the "X" came to be commonly used at the end of letters as kiss symbols
Read more: How did X's and O's become hugs and kisses when writing notes? What stands for what? | Answerbag http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/26233#ixzz1irETEYJu
12 years ago. Rating: 4 | |