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  1. meaning - XOXO means "hugs and kisses" but why? - English …

    Apr 11, 2011 · What's the reasoning behind abbreviating hugs and kisses as X's and O's? Some say X is for hugs and O is for kisses, and some say the other way around; but why X and O, …

  2. etymology - What is the origin of "xox"? - English Language

    Aug 21, 2010 · What is the origin of xox used to mean kisses and hugs?

  3. What is the origin of x-mark used as a signature of illiterate

    Oct 4, 2020 · In my opinion, it has to do with signing a letter using XOXO to mean hugs and kisses. Some sources claim that X has religious connotations and mean 'Christ', so by signing …

  4. word choice - Letter closing other than "Love" - English Language ...

    I am writing an email to a family member (in-law or brother/sister). While in the past I used "love" and signed off with my first name for closing, I usually wondered if there are better words I co...

  5. Shalln't vs. Shan't in British English

    Jul 17, 2014 · The spelling with the l sound is "shalln't". Also, I came across this after I heard it in Stargate SG1. Season 9 - Episode 4 "The Ties that Bind". About 25 minutes in. Daniel …

  6. question tags - "Shall" at the end of a sentence - English Language ...

    Jul 9, 2018 · Remember that the tag question at the end needs to flip the polarity by adding a not if the initial statement lacked it and by subtracting the negative if the initial statement had it. So …