baisemain
See also: baise-main
French
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Etymology
Pronunciation
Noun
baisemain m (plural baisemains)
- (historical) in feudalism, homage which the vassal used to give to the fief seigneur, by kissing his hand
- polite manner to greet or leave a lady, by kissing her hand, hand-kissing.
Derived terms
- À belles baisemains : f pl (archaic) With a great submission.
Further reading
- “baisemain”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.