where does the saying cut your nose off to spite your face come from
Cutting off the nose to spite the face The phrase is known to have been used in the 12th century. It may be associated with the numerous legends of pious women disfiguring themselves in order to protect their virginity[citation needed]. These cases include Saint Eusebia, Saint Ebba, Saint Oda of Hainault and Saint Margaret of Hungary.[2]
Cat communication Touching noses, sometimes known as "sniffing noses", is a friendly, tactile greeting for cats.