baisemains

See also: baise-mains

English

Etymology

Borrowed from French baisemains, from baiser (“to kiss”) + mains (“hands”).

Noun

baisemains pl (plural only)

1. (obsolete) respects; compliments

References

• “baisemains”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

French

Noun

baisemains m

1. plural of baisemain