'Main-gauche' definitions:

Definition of 'Main-gauche'

From: GCIDE
  • Main-gauche \Main`-gauche"\ (m[a^]N`g[=o]sh"), n. [F., the left hand.] (Ancient Armor) The dagger held in the left hand, while the rapier is held in the right; -- used to parry thrusts of the adversary's rapier. [1913 Webster]