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noun, masculine

baisemain

/bɛz.mɛ̃/

noun, masculine/bɛz.mɛ̃/plural: baisemains

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

à belles baisemainswith great submission

From baiser + main.