Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [meyn gohsh]
- /meɪn goʊʃ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [meyn gohsh]
- /meɪn goʊʃ/
Definitions of main gauche words
- noun main gauche a dagger of the 16th and 17th centuries, held in the left hand in dueling and used to parry the sword of an opponent. 1
- noun main gauche (music) In musical notation, an instruction for the pianist to use the left hand. 0
- noun main gauche (weaponry) A type of parrying dagger. 0
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Parts of speech for Main gauche
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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main gauche popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
main gauche usage trend in Literature
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