Baisemain

/ˌbeɪzˈmeɪn/ noun

A gesture or form of respectful greeting, possibly hand-kissing or a formal salute used in formal or courtly contexts.

From French 'baiser' (to kiss) + 'main' (hand), literally 'hand-kiss.' This is a French phrase sometimes used in English to describe formal courtly greeting rituals.

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