baisemain

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /bɛz.mɛ̃/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /bɛz.mɛ̃/

Definitions of baisemain word

noun baisemain a kissing of the hand; thus, a sign of respect 3
noun baisemain (historical) in feudalism, homage which the vassal used to give to the fief seigneur, by kissing his hand. 0
noun baisemain polite manner to greet or leave a lady, by kissing her hand, hand-kissing. 0

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Parts of speech for Baisemain

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Baisemain

baisemain popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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