Was Gilbert White the first to use an ‘X’ as a kiss?

The attached file is the accepted version of the article. You are advised to consult the published version if you wish to cite from it.

Authors

Institutions

Publication Details

Journal
Archives of Natural History
Published
2025-10-01
DOI
https://doi.org/10.3366/anh.2025.1003
Primary Topic
Medical History and Innovations
Type
article
Field-Weighted Citation Impact
0.00
Controls
|||
ALL TIME
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
article

Was Gilbert White the first to use an ‘X’ as a kiss?

Stephanie Holt
Archives of Natural History
Medical History and Innovations
article

Was Gilbert White the first to use an ‘X’ as a kiss?

Stephanie Holt
article en

Abstract

The attached file is the accepted version of the article. You are advised to consult the published version if you wish to cite from it.

Archives of Natural HistoryVol. 52(2)
University of Oxford (GB)
Openalex Percentile: Top 20%
Medical History and Innovations
AI Navigator

Ask Laika to Summarize, Analyze, and Connect papers live on the map.

Summarize Papers & Methodologies

Extract key findings, datasets, and comparative methods across publications.

Benchmark Rankings & Visual Analytics

Rank top research institutions, authors, funders, topics, and journals by Field-Weighted Citation Impact (FWCI) and paper volume with instant charts.

Connect Distant Disciplines

Bridge topological clusters on the map to find hidden collaborative intersections.