Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun A kissing of the hands; in the plural, compliments; respects.
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Examples
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From the social bise and baisemain, or traditional kiss of the hand greeting, to the multiple definitions of seduire, and even the overtly sexual commercials, Sciolino covers them all.
Louise McCready: La Seduction: How the French Play the Game of Life Louise McCready 2011
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From the social bise and baisemain, or traditional kiss of the hand greeting, to the multiple definitions of seduire, and even the overtly sexual commercials, Sciolino covers them all.
Louise McCready: La Seduction: How the French Play the Game of Life Louise McCready 2011
whichbe commented on the word baisemain
Kiss on the hand. (from Phrontistery)
May 23, 2008
bilby commented on the word baisemain
Sounds French. But I don't want to envisage a French kiss on the hand.
September 26, 2008
qms commented on the word baisemain
A courtier with little shame feigns
He's smitten by royal plain janes.
He'll hint at hot bliss
To a credulous miss
But give her no more than baisemains.
July 7, 2016