baisemain
Meanings
Noun
1. in feudalism, homage which the vassal used to give to the fief seigneur, by kissing his hand (historical)
2. polite manner to greet or leave a lady, by kissing her hand, hand-kissing
Examples2
à belles baisemains
with great submission
Tom fit un baisemain à Marie.
Tom kissed Mary's hand.