Definitions

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  • noun plural obsolete Respects; compliments.

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  • noun obsolete respects; compliments

Etymologies

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French, from baiser to kiss + mains hands.

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Examples

  • [(O\222B) 6.4 (r) 2.4 (ien qui fait ses baisemains \340 ces deux) -10.6 (demoiselles, et puis s\222en va faire les doux) -10.6 (y) 29.4 (e) 3.4 (ux) -10.6 (to)] TJ

    The Enchantress; or, Where Shall I Find Her? A Tale 1801

  • Et le vieux Garçon O’Brien qui fait ses baisemains à ces deux demoiselles, et puis s’en va faire les doux yeux to every pretty girl.

    The Enchantress; or, Where Shall I Find Her? A Tale 1801

  • Bradnynch, therefore, visited frequently at Mrs. Macfarlane’s; was always invited when any party was formed, and was always welcome when there was none; was civil to Jessy when he was in the humour; swore at her with uncommon energy, and paid his humblest baisemains to Madame la Belle mere!

    The Enchantress; or, Where Shall I Find Her? A Tale 1801

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