main-gauche

See also: main gauche

English

Etymology

French, left hand.

Noun

main-gauche

  1. (historical) A relatively large dagger, especially popular in the 17th century. It was held in the left hand (the non-dominant hand), while the rapier was held in the right. It was mainly used to parry thrusts of the adversary's rapier.

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