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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Origin and Etymology of baise–mains
French, from baiser to kiss (from Old French baisier, from Latin basiare) + mains, plural of main hand, from Latin manus
First Known Use: circa 1656
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