Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

main gauche

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.53 in modern English

Syllables: main -gauche
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

In musical notation, an instruction for the pianist to use the left hand.

noun

A type of parrying dagger.

Etymology

French, meaning "left hand".

Derived Forms

m.g. MG

Phrases

main droite

Frequently Paired Words

main droite

Synonyms

mano sinistra

Questions

What does main gauche mean?: In musical notation, an instruction for the pianist to use the left hand.
Where does main gauche come from?: French, meaning "left hand".

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