"main gauche" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: French, meaning "left hand". Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|-}} French Head templates: {{en-noun|?|nolinkhead=1}} main gauche
  1. (music) In musical notation, an instruction for the pianist to use the left hand. Categories (topical): Music
    Sense id: en-main_gauche-en-noun-aSXJXRRl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 46 54 Topics: entertainment, lifestyle, music
  2. (weaponry) A type of parrying dagger. Categories (topical): Weapons Synonyms: mano sinistra Derived forms: m.g., MG Related terms: main droite
    Sense id: en-main_gauche-en-noun-gYhyCvrl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 49 51 Disambiguation of English undefined derivations: 46 54 Topics: engineering, government, military, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, politics, tools, war, weaponry

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