baise-mains
plural noun
\ ˌbāz(ə)ˈmaⁿ, ˌbez- \
Definition of baise-mains
: respects, compliments
greeted the owners with curtsies and baise-mains— Natacha Stewart
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The first known use of baise-mains was circa 1656
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