kissageEtymologyRudyard Kipling's 1886 poem General Summary, introductory of his first published collection of poetry, describes how favoritism has always governed advancementkissage means the act of kissing hands is a British term to describe the assumption of a high post in government. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 90 out of 100.nounthe act of kissing hands is a British term to describe the assumption of a high post in government