BAISEMAINS

Etymology

Noun

baisemains pl (plural only)

(obsolete) respects; compliments

Source: Wiktionary


Baise"mains`, n. pl. Etym: [F., fr. baiser to kiss + mains hands.]

Definition: Respects; compliments. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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