What’s the origin of the phrase ‘Sealed with a loving kiss’?
SWALK was often written on envelopes sent by servicemen to sweethearts during WWII. It was a polite alternative to the risqué ‘NORWICH’ ([k]nickers off ready when I come home).
Meaning
Sealed with a loving kiss
What's the meaning of the phrase 'Sealed with a loving kiss'?
The full version of the acronym SWALK.
Historical trend
“Sealed with a loving kiss” in printed material over time
Source: Google Books Ngrams (1940–2020).
- Sealed with a loving kiss