(definition) by Webster 1913 Wed Dec 22 1999 at 1:00:56

Main`-gauche" (m&acr;N`g&omac;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.

 

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