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Meaning of main-gauche | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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.

historical

CEFR level

C1
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